Why is Python popular, while Lisp and Scheme aren't?

Michael Hudson mwh at python.net
Sun Nov 10 08:27:29 EST 2002


ngps at netmemetic.com (Ng Pheng Siong) writes:

> According to Michael Hudson  <mwh at python.net>:
> >  { Java, Python, ocaml, Common Lisp, C++, perl }
> 
> What language is this funny looking list in? ;-)

You could make it CL with a reader macro...

But it was meant to be a set, as Erik said.

Cheers,
M.

-- 
  If i don't understand lisp, it would be wise to not bray about
  how lisp is stupid or otherwise criticize, because my stupidity
  would be archived and open for all in the know to see.
                                                -- Xah, comp.lang.lisp



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