Michael Feldman wrote:
> to comp.lang.ada. This is quite an unusual job posting - the largest
> subway system in the U.S., and I think the world (measured in route miles)
> is apparently using, or getting ready to use, Ada in signaling and
> train control operations. I see this as a big breakthrough - we've

It is good news that they are _considering_ it.  The job description
suggests to me that they want a person familiar with Ada and C++ to
"assess contractor's proposals for systems" which could mean they need
someone who's not a fanatic for either side.  If the intent is to
_add_to_
the existing system, Ada 95's interfacing features make it a likely win
over C++ (except to a fanatic).

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