From: "M. Edward (Ed) Borasky" <znmeb@...>
Date: 2006-09-16T02:01:41+09:00
Subject: Re: Matrix

Jason Nordwick wrote:
> Language longevity seems to be based on the more nebulous but very real
> world impact the language makes on its ability to add libraries and
> functionality without making the language too complex. Perl failed, but
> C with its simple libraries seems to continue.
In what sense(s) has Perl "failed?" I still use it almost daily, and
will continue to do so until I'm paid to use something else.