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    help me setup an ada95 compiler with macports

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by masterchef341, Nov 21, 2012.

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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I haven't ever used Ada before, I'd like to start learning. Anyone know of a learning resource or how to set up macports so I can get a compiler / interpreter / whatever I need (no idea how Ada is designed)
     
    masterchef341, Nov 21, 2012
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    Ada needs a compiler... but why? Do you have a job, or getting one that actually requires Ada? Its barely even used anymore and not much use of learning for most people... if you just want to learn something, theres much better choices out there.

    if you really wanna jump in, try starting here...
    GNAT User's Guide
     
    doh123, Nov 22, 2012
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    Yes, the goal is to learn ada. The link is a very good resource for that- thank you. Unfortunately it's still a pita to set up with macports. I did a "sudo port install gnat-gcc" when I apparently should have done "sudo port install gnat-gcc +macada" (or some other variant that includes a bootstrapped compiler) and now it's being difficult

    just noobing around. just need to do: sudo port clean gnat-gcc

    actually- it's still failing for me on configuring gnat-gcc
     
    masterchef341, Nov 22, 2012
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