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16:30:43
beach
I am thinking I can be more effective that way. Many people can write the same code I can write, but fewer people seem to write specifications, and fewer people have the knowledge that I have to help people out.
16:31:32
beach
I.e., I spend a lot of time writing specifications that will then never become implemented.
16:32:31
beach
jackdaniel: Plus, there are people working on some projects that I started, and who could use my help to make faster progress.
16:35:09
loke
ACTION just realised that my use of standard output records for rendering maths have a limitation.
16:35:44
loke
I typically render a subexpression to an output record, and then take its dimensions to detmine how to place it within the greater expression.
16:36:09
loke
The problem is that the output record dimensions are often larger than the actual graphical content
16:37:34
loke
I just noticed it when trying to render the ABS function (horizontal lines on each side of a subexpression). The spacing between expression and line is not consistent :-(
16:39:50
loke
I'm surprised that no one tried this before. I mean Maxima did run on Maclisp, which is the lisp that powered Genera, wasn't it?
16:42:47
beach
I don't remember. It's predecessor was named Macsyma. And the Mac part I think is from project Mac.
16:45:32
loke
It seems like an obvious project if you have a graphical interface couples with macsyma
16:48:03
beach
Yes, I was going to mention improvements in font technology. I think you are right that that's a big improvement.
23:19:38
makomo
beach: regarding your new purpose in life -- i admire that and the work you've done :-).
23:20:07
makomo
i think that not many people do (or can do) what you do, imo. maybe CL is a small community, but then having someone like yourself is even more important i think
23:20:42
makomo
someone who does the "theoretical work", who writes specifications and papers, someone's who's the intial spark for a big project, etc.
23:23:36
makomo
such a workstyle also requires the ability to see further ahead i would say and to not be discouraged just because something is not done yet
23:25:03
makomo
of course, all the stuff that others have done too is admirable! let's keep going :-)