merits of Lisp vs Python

[xscottg at gmail.com]

Paul Rubin wrote:
> xscottg at gmail.com writes:
> > So don't (poke (random) value).  That would be obvious to anyone
> > capable of writing a device driver in C or Lisp or Oberon or ....
>
> Similarly in C programs, don't do
>
>   *random = 0;
>
> Avoiding that is easier said than done.  C programs suffer endless
> bugs of that type.

I see your point.  Since that kind of error is less likely in Lisp, and
we want less bugs in our device drivers, device drivers should be
written in Lisp.  Only using low level peeks and pokes where absolutely
necessary.  It makes good sense, and I'm glad you talked me into it.
:-)

Cheers,
    -Scott