[OT] partialy I was wondering what suggestions for programing

[Leo J Mauler]

On Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:24:25 -0800 (PST) Brian D <quiet_celt at yahoo.com>
writes:
> --- Leo J Mauler wrote:
>  
> > -Start Program.
> > -Create a number variable called NUMBERS.
> > -Create a number variable called SQUARED.
> > -Set the value of NUMBERS to 0.
> > -Set the value of SQUARED to 1.
> > -[Start of Loop]
> > -Add one to NUMBERS.
> > -Display NUMBERS.
> > -Display the value of NUMBERS.
> > -Set the value of SQUARED to 
> >   NUMBERS multiplied by NUMBERS.
> > -Display the value of NUMBERS times NUMBERS.
> > -If NUMBERS is less than 100, go back to 
> >   [Start of Loop].
> > -Otherwise, end the Loop.
> > -End Program.
>  
> Hey, I recognize this...
> wait... 
> on no this is almost...
> dare I say it!? ...
> ANSI COBOL
> AIEEEEEE!
> ;-)

Hmmm, I was wondering why this simple program, seemingly written in Plain
English, was causing such a feeling of dread and imminent doom.  

Now I know why.  :)

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