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Re:Logix: Adding macros to Python by omouse on Monday September 10, 2007 @11:25PM (#53144)
I'd prefer a Scheme implementation (or two) getting better libraries than Common Lisp.

Check out Bigloo Scheme...it compiles down to C, JVM and .NET bytecode. I've only had it compile down to C but it was really quick. I'll have to get the computer language shootout guys to add Bigloo to their benchmarks.

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Re:Logix: Adding macros to Python by mdakin on Monday September 10, 2007 @11:40PM (#53152)
My first Lisp experience was SICP/Scheme and it always felt cleaner and nicer as a language compared to CL. I gravitated towards CL over time due to perceived runtime and library advantages. If any Lisp could pull it all together like Python has I'd jump on board though. And if it was a Scheme then all the better.
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Re:Logix: Adding macros to Python by michaelneale on Tuesday September 11, 2007 @08:24AM (#53261)
I agree. CL carries a lot of weight behind it, that is all legacy that really isn't going anywhere. Scheme has always stayed deliberately less "practical" but I think that means it will last longer.
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