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From: tob@world.std.com (Tom O Breton)
Subject: C++ vs Lisp flamewar considered unconstructive (Was: Re: Comparing productivity)
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When this thread (Comparing productivity: LisP against C++) was
comparing code-writing time, it was semi-interesting, although often
flailing in vaccuum. But now that it's descended to slamming C++ (and
presumably someone will slam Lisp "in return" any moment) it's pretty
useless.

This thread is in 3 groups:
        alt.lang.design, where the previous stuff might be apropos but
        the language war is not.
        comp.lang.c++, where people wouldn't be if they wanted to hear
        about how great Lisp is
        comp.lang.lisp, where people wouldn't be if they wanted to hear
        about how great C++ is

Lay off the unconstructive stuff, please. What will it gain you even if
you do "win converts" that way?

        Tom

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TomBreton@delphi.com: Author of The Burning Tower

