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Message no. 1
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Compilers/Languages (comments after thinking)
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1993 00:19:06 -0500
I like the idea of alternate programming languages/compilers.

I'm confused about what exactly they would accomplish beyond reducing
size. I have some thoughts, though:

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Compiler/Language Option #1:
By using this language and its accompanying compiler, the resultant executable
tends to be substantially reduced compared to programs created by standard
compilers.

EFFECT:
Reduces Mp by (Comp. Theory x5) percent

Doubles Compiling Time
Costs =Y=

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Compiler/Language Option #2:
Special library routines are intergrated into this system that allow
build programs to operate in such a way that they they substantially reduce
the load rating of the program.

EFFECTS:
Able to 'borrow' networking from its host, load reduced by 50%
(round up)

Doubles Compiling Time
Costs =Y=

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Compiler/Language Option #3:
By integrating libraries containing a patented 'micro stealth' code,
programs are naturally able to more easily operate in hostile environments.

EFFECTS:
Tests to execute programs are reduced by (Comp. Theory x5) percent
(Round down, not to be less than one).

2.5x Compiling Time
Costs =Y=

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Compiler/Language Option #4:
This blackmarket compiler has the unique ability to merge libraries to
produce programs exhibiting. You must purchase the other libraries.

EFFECTS:
Vary - see other compilers for specifics.

15x compiling time
Lots of =Y=

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These make sense (please, no arguments about Game Balance{tm}) and I'd
welcome comments. These are just the first few ideas that popped into my
skull.

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