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** Reply to note from qappdsn@ibm.net Fri, 30 Jan 1998 02:24:25 -0800 > Mark, > > While I agree with your statements about the shortcomings of CL as an > "application language" I'm left wondering if that was _ever_ the > languages intent. IMHO I've always viewed CL as a program wrapper. > Just because I've always considered my large crescent wrench a hammer doesn't make it so. Some people seem to get an awful lot more out of it than I do. I'm not sure that is a good reason for inventing or adopting a new style of adjustable wrench (ie., so that I can use it properly). And it works pretty good as a hammer, too. Chris Rehm Mr.AS400@ibm.net How often can you afford to be unexpectedly out of business? Get an AS/400. +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to "MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com". | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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