Xah <ยทยทยท@xahlee.org> writes:
> this message is for doctor Naggum.
>
> why Haskell or Dylan hasn't replaced CL yet?
Wrong syntax.
For Haskell there is also the problem of requiring quite a bit of
mathematical terminology and of being more "rigid" than CL or Dylan.
> i mean, surely they are both superior than CL. is that because the advanced
> theory of economy that superior products will never be as popular as
> inferior products? how does this theory apply to Haskell/Dylan/CL? due to my
> limited knowledge, i can not fathom but guess that it's because CL has the
> power of massive legacy. as can be seen in C or unix, that prowess of legacy
> is not to be ignored. however, the key question to me is whether CL has
> technical clout over Haskell or Dylan. could you please exercise your expert
> opinion?
I am not claiming to be an expert. :)
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