On 2006-08-13, at 03:16, Jacob Rus wrote:
cormullion@mac.com wrote:
I'd like to submit a newLISP bundle to the central mainframe... Are there instructions anywhere on how to do it? (I downloaded subversion so that might be a necessary first step.)
Rather than making a new bundle, I recommend you try to add your stuff to the existing lisp bundle, so that commands/snippets/etc. that work for both can be shared.
Hi Jacob. Yes, I think this is a good idea - certainly in theory. In practice, though, I don't know enough about the main Lisp bundle, how to resolve obvious differences in syntax, and wouldn't in any case be able to test any changes, not having a Lisp system installed. Also, getting it wrong could bring down upon my head the not inconsiderable ire of the Lisp fraternity, like the poor bloke who was given a little more advice than he asked for - <http://www.redmountainsw.com/ wordpress/archives/lisp-usenet-almost-wipes-newbies-hd>.
But I think it's a valid goal, nevertheless.