Extended algol
language
An extension of ALGOL 60, used to write the ESPOL compiler on the Burroughs B5500, Burroughs B6500, and Burroughs B6700.
[“Burroughs B6700 Extended ALGOL Language Information Manual”, No. 5000128 (Jul 1971)].
[Sammet 1969, p. 196].
(1995-05-09)
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