> The restriction of no function calls in designators may need
> some getting used to, as it is not present in the C line of
> languages
I will get used to this, but would like to see this relaxed in
the not too far distant future. It certainly won't disuade me
from switching to Oberon/F :-)
A direct response from Oberon Microsystems stating a definite
interest is very reassuring - sorry Clemens, I didn't know
you are one of the founders of the company....
One thing I should have made clearer in my first posting
is that:
Parametric Polymorphism for Oberon
http://www.fit.qut.edu.au/~szypersk/jmlc.ps.gz
has an approach which is superior in my mind to that of
C++. Is completely (type) safe, doesn't generate unecessary
code, is dynamically linkable - to name but a few advantages.
>From my point of view there is no question as to the
saleability of the proposed language features - I'd buy it.
I guess the only question that remains is when will this become
a reality for developers.
Rather than sit back and wait, I certainly would be disposed to
spend some time filling out gaps in a "small but productive
and hopefully elegant library" - Having made the switch from
Durham City in the NE. of England to the tropics of Brasil, I
have more time to devote to noble causes and academic pursuits.
Mike - Fortaleza, Brasil.