Announcing A D A - T U T R The Interactive Ada Tutor! Software Innovations Technology proudly announces Version 3.1 of ADA-TUTR, an interactive tutorial that will train you to be an excellent Ada 95 programmer in minimum time. ADA-TUTR runs on a wide variety of platforms. When run on a PC, ADA-TUTR requires no Ada compiler, because .COM files for the PC are included. The .COM files will run under DOS or under a DOS partition in Windows. Under DOS, any monochrome or color monitor is suitable, and no extended or expanded memory is required. Under Windows, whatever hardware you're using for Windows will be more than adequate for ADA-TUTR. Since Ada 83 source code is included, ADA-TUTR will also run on other platforms that have an Ada 83 or an Ada 95 compiler. For example, ADA-TUTR has been successfully installed on VAX VMS mainframes, UNIX workstations, etc. Ada is an ideal programming language, because Ada programs tend to have fewer errors, to be easier to read, and to be much easier to modify later. The U.S. Department of Defense mandated the use of Ada in mission-critical systems (DoD Directive 3405.2, 1987). The Defense Appropriations Act of 1991 extends this mandate to all defense applications software. Not just a "quiz," ADA-TUTR is a thorough interactive tutor that even checks your "homework" assignments. ADA-TUTR teaches good program design, not just syntax, so that your programs will take advantage of the features of Ada that will make them more reliable and easier to maintain. ADA-TUTR was written by John J. Herro, Ph.D., who taught graduate courses in Ada at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL, and the State University of New York at Binghamton. He also taught Ada to employees of General Electric Co., Grumman Aerospace Corp. (now Northrop Grumman), and Harris Corp. ADA-TUTR is shareware. A registered copy on a 3.5-inch diskette, for full use by one individual, is only $35. You may copy the program for others to evaluate; they are on their honor to register if they use ADA-TUTR beyond evaluation. Registration for those who already have a copy of ADA-TUTR is $25. Companies and schools with more than 18 people who will use ADA-TUTR can save money by buying a license for a one-time charge as follows: Number of Users: Price of License: Up to 100 only $450 A license may always be Up to 500 only $725 upgraded for only the Up to 2000 only $950 difference in price. Unlimited only $2400 You can earn money by distributing copies of ADA-TUTR. Full information is included with the program. Send only $35 for a registered copy of ADA-TUTR on a 3.5-inch diskette. Your registration includes one year of Technical Support. Check our World Wide Web site for more information about ADA-TUTR. SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY http://members.aol.com/AdaTutor/sit.htm 1083 MANDARIN DR NE ftp://members.aol.com/AdaTutor PALM BAY FL 32905-4706 johnherro@aol.com (407) 951-0233 john.herro%374-38-2@satlink.oau.org