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On Thursday, 18 February 2021 at 22:57:04 UTC+11, Jeffrey R. Carter wrote:
> On 2/18/21 12:29 PM, Rod Kay wrote: 
> > 
> > Atm, the code uses Florist for 'POSIX' and one function from 'GNAT.OS_Lib'. 
> > 
> > Florist appears to be gnat-specific ...
> What is the advantage over using the compiler-supplied libraries to do these things? 
> 

Ability to provide input data.
Ability to provide input/output/error pipes.
Ability to pipeline processes.
Several convenience functions to simplify the above.
Potential for increased portability.