1 | We may have to rewrite our code, but we want the resulting program to run on "All" current and future (anticipated) machines |
2 | No compelling new languages e.g. OCCAM does not solve enough problems to warrant adoption Adapt existing languages Fortran C++ ADA C LISP PROLOG BASIC ..........COBOL ? |
3 | Can map onto individual sequential or parallel computers or networks of these (distributed computing) |