Language disco

From: Bryan Pope <bpope_at_wordstock.com>
Date: Wed Aug 22 12:35:10 2001

>
> Here we go with the language discussion.
> First I put on the flameproof suit, insert ear plugs, cover eyes with
> antiflash goggles, and place flack vest on front and back.
> Are any of the following a computer language?
>

I would say that all of these are computer languages. If they can solve
problems, then why not? Whether the language is specific for certain types
of tasks (say Postscript) or more general (C) it would still be a computer
language...


> IBM JCL
> IBM assembler
> DCL
> SPSS
> SAS
> BMDP
> C
> Datatrieve
> HPGL
>
> At some time in my life I have solved problems with all of them.
> I peek out to see if there is superheated steam in the area and then check
> Geiger counter for background radiation levels. My only comment is that you
> should pick the language you like and that can solve your problem. I'm too
> old to be intolerant.
>

Even FoxPro can loosely be considered a computer language...

Bryan
<screaming in pain at thoughts of *past* FoxPro programming>
Received on Wed Aug 22 2001 - 12:35:10 BST