Re: Another algorithmic complexity question

From: Christophe Rhodes (csr21_at_cam.ac.uk)
Date: 11/26/03 

Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:13:37 +0000

David Steuber <david.steuber@verizon.net> writes:

> Paul Dietz <paul.f.dietz@motorola.com> writes:
>
>> I believe he means no fully ANSI compliant implementation of Lisp has
>> ever been built (individually or collectively). Some come close, but
>> perfection is elusive.
>
> For some reason I find that rather disturbing. Is it really that
> complex? Or are there other reasons?

It seems to be quite tricky. I don't think it's for want of trying
(though it may be for want of market pressure).

As we say these days, "patches welcome" :-)

Christophe 

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