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From: "Roger T." <roger@indra.com>
Subject: Re: Opinions on Ellipse-Circle dilemma?
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To: Kazimir Majorinc <kmajor@jagor.srce.hr>
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On 15 Feb 1997, Kazimir Majorinc wrote:

> Roger T. (roger@advancedsw.com) wrote:
> 
> : You replied to my post so I must assume you are addressing me. I don't
> : think there is any problem using C++ to model a circle. It can be done
> : several ways depending on what the domain requires. However, in no case is
> : there a need for an "Ellipse class Circle subclass" hierarchy.
> 
> Hi Roger!
> 
> Well, it is good, but it is nothing less than giving up of OO and
> return on good old procedural way, 

That may be what you think but that is in fact not the case.

>because OO is not enough mighty
> to consistently cath Ellipse and Circle relationship!

You appear to be unclear on several fairly basic concepts when it comes to
modeling using the OO paradigm.

Trust me when I tell you that, whatever limitations OO may have, you are
mistaken in saying that the Ellipse/Circle modeling question can not be
adequately captured using OO techniques.

Perhaps your limited skills with English semantics are to blame here.

Roger T.

