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Slightly incompatible changes in next world
- To: INFO-LISPM at MIT-AI
- Subject: Slightly incompatible changes in next world
- From: Moon at MIT-AI (David A. Moon)
- Date: Mon ,3 Mar 80 02:39:00 EDT
1. The system will start using the variables ++, **, +++, ***, and //. These
symbols are not global now, but will be in the next system.
// will hold the list of multiple values of the last form; like * but you
get a list of the values rather than just the first.
++ will hold the previous value of +, and +++ the value before that.
** will hold the previous value of *, and *** the value before that.
These are not a substitute for a full-blown history feature, but in their
simplicity should make interacting with the read-eval-print loop easier.
2. If formerly you had (format x "~{~S~}" y), now you must say
(format x "~{~S~^, ~}" y). If you never heard of this, don't worry
about it.
3. The system will thrash a little less. Let me know if this inconveniences
anyone.