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Programming language resources

Language Further information Description
Java java.sun.com Based on the idea that the same software should run on many different kinds of computers, consumer electronics and embedded devices.
Tcl/Tk www.scriptics.com Tcl is a scripting language with a simple syntax, and comes with Tk, a graphical user interface toolkit. They are highly portable.
GCC gcc.gnu.org The GNU Compiler Collection includes compilers for C, C++, Fortran and several other languages.
GNU Prolog gnu-prolog.inria.fr A free Prolog compiler.
GCL www.gnu.org/software/gcl GNU Common Lisp is a portable and efficient compiler and interpreter for Lisp.
Perl www.perl.com Extensive resources about Perl
www.perl.org Support for Perl users.
PHP www.php.org A general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.

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