From: Josef 'Jupp' SCHUGT <jupp@...>
Date: 2005-04-29T21:16:16+09:00
Subject: Re: ANN: A new scripting language Tao 0.9.0 beta released!

At Fri, 29 Apr 2005 01:59:38 +0900, Daniel Berger wrote:
> 
> Josef 'Jupp' SCHUGT wrote:
> 
> > Could you explain what made it necessary to create yet another
> > programming language instead of improving an existing one (e.g. Ruby)?
> > I hope you *did* ask yourself this question :-|
> 
> I suspect that, having created my own programming language, I would
> have a deeper appreciation for the inner workings and design
> decisions of other programming languages. I might even be better at
> improving existing ones. :)

I do not criticize(sp?) the invention of a new programming language.
Ii simply think that it is very inefficient to design an altogether
new language instead of starting with an existing one and then
modifying those features that do not fit the needs. Imagine how
insecure streets were if every car designer would not only design
chassis and the like but also wheels - modern wheels are very
elaborate hightech that incorporate a hundred years of trial and
error.

Josef 'Jupp' Schugt.