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From: foda@mundoe.maths.mu.OZ.AU (Omar Foda)
Subject: Re: Why do people like C? (Was: Comparison: Beta - Lisp)
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mfischbe@panix.com (Mike Fischbein) writes:

>But beginning programmers generally work with simple languages usually 
> designed for beginners, such as BASIC, Pascal, Shell and Rexx; and 
> these languages are almost all part of the Algol family.

I agree with what you say--in general--but must disagree with the 
above statement. Logo is relatively easy to use for novices, and 
it is in the lisp family. 

Strangely enough, my kids find it easier to learn certain aspects of 
Common Lisp than the corresponding aspects of Logo. In particular, 
they find "quote" easier in the former.

When I think of it, I find that Lisp is easier than C and Pascal.
Being intrpreted is one very big plus for a novice.

Omar.

 
