>> More specifically, I plan to continue beavering away on GHC.
>> GHC is public domain software, and Microsoft are happy for it to
>> remain so, source code and all.
...
>GHC is a wonderful, inspiring piece of software. It is good to know
>that it will remain in the public domain. I didn't know, however, that
>we should be grateful to Microsoft for that. Am I the only one who
>pretends having misunderstood this? [Here you add some smileys].
I was a little surprised to read this too. You make it sound as if GHC's
free status was in jeopardy. Should we all go running for the hills if
Microsoft decides to crook its little finger in our direction? I'm glad
that you will continue to contribute to GHC, but it scares me to think that
GHC's continued existence depends on Microsoft's "happiness."
Well, I guess having some (more?) `declarative people' at Microsoft is a
step in the right direction. Congratulations on your new job.
But you know,
When the [functional] revolution comes [the people at Microsoft] will be
the first with
their backs against the walls. --- adapted from Douglas Adams
:) [I'm not afraid to add my smileys...]
--FC
P.S.: Why do I lately keep getting this error when I send something to a
Glasgow-sponsored list?
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