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Subject: Re: Xerox Dandelion vs. Symbolics?
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Date: Sat, 6-Sep-86 18:36:43 EDT
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   As a long-term user of Interlisp-D, I'd be very interested in hearing an
*informed* comparison of it with ZetaLisp.  However, I'm not particularly
interested in hearing what an experienced Zetalisp user with a couple of
hours of Interlisp experience has to say on the topic, other than in
regard to issues of transfer and learnability.  I spent about 4 days using
the Symbolics, and my initial reaction was that the user interface was out
of the stone age.  But I realize this has more to do with *my* background
then with Zetalisp itself.
   Is there anyone out there with *non-trivial* experience with *both*
environments who can shed some light on the subject?

			Marty Kent

"You must perfect the Napoleon before they finish Beef Wellington!  The
future of Europe hangs in the balance..."