>> Maybe this makes Fortran easier to start with, ... What is the mission ? Basic programming enough for "Bagroot" ? Is so, Fortran can be enough. If the aim if good practice, methodology and pragmatism, Fortran is considered 'ded'.
For a procedural language - Pascal is fine. It encourage student to write neat code (unlike 'C'). If OO is an issue, the Ada is a good option : * It is very strict with syntax and structure. * It can imitate Pascal programs. * It has readable OO capabilities. * It encapsulation as a default. * It hides OS specific API's (tasks, semaphores etc.). * It has free compilers for students (GNAT, GCC > 3) for both Windows and Linux. * It is (very) well documented. This e-mail message has been sent by Elbit Systems Ltd. and is for the use of the intended recipients only. The message may contain privileged or confidential information . If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any use, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete the e-mail and any attachments and notify the sender immediately. ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]