Posts by robj

The latest language in the GNU Compiler Collection: Algol-68

Re: Loved Algol68

No, that is Algol-60. Algol68C was a portable implementation of Algol68 developed at Cambridge University. A couple of people from Exeter (I think it was), ported it to the PDP10. It may have been on a DECUS tape, but I am not sure.

Loved Algol68

I taught myself Algol 68 on a DECSYSTEM-20 in the late 70s after reading a book by D.W. Barron. I still have the book.

I have been wanting to find a copy of Algol68-C for the PDP10 ever since. Anyone have a copy?

Goodbye Vulcan: Blighty's nuclear bomber retires for the last time

I was at Newark Air Museum on Saturday for the Vulcan's display. The place was completely overwhelmed with visitors, they hadn't expected quite so many people. The cockpit was open, but they had had to have a list and on this occasion I couldn't get to see it. They occasionally also fire up the Auxiliary Power Unit, sadly they don't fire up the main engines anymore.

Given the crowds at Newark, I would suggest planning ahead if you want to go to see XH558 flying.

Windows Defender Offline: For PCs too hosed to go online

TOPS-10/20 on VAX?

Curious how you do that, unless you use emulation.