Re: C# is not Dylan (was: Re: C# : The new language from M$)

To: info-dylan@ai.mit.edu
Subject: Re: C# is not Dylan (was: Re: C# : The new language from M$)
From: "Carl L. Gay" <sigue@thecia.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 14:45:04 -0400 (EDT)
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Erik Naggum wrote:
> 
> * "Scott McKay" <swm@mediaone.net>
> | If infix syntax was not what you expected, please alter your expectations.
> 
>   Oh, please.
> 
> | Translation: I implemented Lisp and Lisp environments for 12 years.
> | I worked on Dylan for 5 years.  I'm back to using Lisp again.  Guess
> | what?  I like Dylan better, syntax and all.
> 
>   Yeah, we need more personal testimonials.
> 
>   My point was that the decision to drop the Lisp-like syntax was
>   pretty darn stupid considering it was a selling point towards a
>   community that was told "you fine people don't matter, anymore".

It's pointless to spend any effort selling to 1% of the market.
Reality sucks.

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