Re: Compilers, architecture, and efficiency

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From: peter da silva
Date: Wed, 01 May 1991 20:39

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In article <11713@mentor.cc.purdue.edu>, hrubin@pop.stat.purdue.edu (Herman Rubin) writes:
> I am asking the compiler writers and language designers to do what is
> normally done in other fields; do not freeze the language, and allow the
> user to augment it with convenient notation.

There have been languages with that capability: Lisp, or Forth, or Smalltalk,
for example. Why not look there for your needs?

> Do not deprive the driver of the gas pedal and the steering wheel.

No problem, but should the driver want to add a supercharger he should be
expected to learn something about the engine.
-- 
Peter da Silva.  `-_-'  peter@ferranti.com
+1 713 274 5180.  'U`  "Have you hugged your wolf today?"

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