From: Robert Klemme <bob.news@...>
Date: 2003-07-22T20:53:04+09:00
Subject: Re: Deep copy


"Jim Freeze" <jim@freeze.org> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:20030722065046.A25287@freeze.org...
> On Tuesday, 22 July 2003 at 17:11:48 +0900, Robert Klemme wrote:
> >
> > "Brian Candler" <B.Candler@pobox.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> > news:20030722070229.GA42211@uk.tiscali.com...
> > > On Tue, Jul 22, 2003 at 02:04:28AM +0900, Robert Klemme wrote:
> > > > Even more efficient:
> > > >
> > > > class Object
> > > >   def sheep_clone(); "Molly".dup; end
> > > > end
> > >
> > > Next it will be Jim.freeze :=>
> >
> > LOL
> >
> > unless Jim.frozen?
> >   Jim.post "comp.lang.ruby"
> > end
> >
>
> I'll have you know that the #freeze method is copyrighted by
> myself. My lawyers inform me that every line of Ruby code written
> that contains #freeze is subject to legal action or usage fees.
> (You may want to use it sparingly in your code.)

Ah, I've wondered why it is so seldomly used.  Now that's clear (TM).

> However, #frozen is deemed an original work and is not legally
> actionable.

Ok, fine.  Thank's for letting uns know.

> "Never underestimate the power of a small tactical nuclear weapon."

Oops...

    robert