--- Richard Fateman <fateman@cs.berkeley.edu> wrote:
>
> I think when we write a manual it tends to reflect things
> that we found interesting, or things that the WRITER found
> challenging.
> It doesn't necessarily mean that the same things will
> be interesting or important to the READER.
>
> With this in mind, you might consider whether discussing
> :: deserves so much space. I've used Macsyma for many
> years, and I doubt that I found use for it more that once.
>
> Keeping in mind the READER's perspective is important.
Very true. OK, I'll tone that section down. That's one of the reasons
I'm eager to open up this thing - so we get more opinions. That means
all you newbies out there too - your feedback will be especially
important, since the basics chapter is aimed at you in particular.
Thanks, Richard, for the heads up.
CY
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