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From: jkot@atnf.rp.csiro.au (John Kot)
Subject: Re: Starting with MCL
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Ken Tilton (tilt@bway.net) wrote:
: Michael J. Bayme wrote:
: > 
: > Ok, after years of think pascal I want to learn LISP.

: Good move.
  [snip]
: Well, there *is* a little ground to cover between (+ 2 3) and 
: (make-instance 'window). For that you need Paul Graham's "ANSI Common 
: Lisp".
 [snap]

I am also a Lisp beginner, who is "taking the plunge" via MCL, and I
would strongly endorse Paul Graham's book.  It seems to be the ideal
source for starting off, as well as a CL reference for future use.
I'm very pleased that I bought it!  

John
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