Re: Is this the Free-Format that we asked for?

From: Buck Calabro

> Thanks for posting this - I don't visit the web based forums much and
would
> have missed this one for sure.

I'm surprised it wasn't brought to our attention by the folks in Toronto,
since so much of the early discussions took place on this very list.

> The posters in favour of eliminating GOTO all use an alternate spelling,
> typically "LEAVE"  So, they aren't objecting to multiple exit points, they
> just want the spelling modernised!

As usual, you've expressed it much better than could have. :)

> If I had $100.00 to spend, my choices would be:
> Keep free form "goto" $90
> Eliminate semicolon $10

If I had to choose, mine would be the reverse. Java has taught me what a
royal pain ";" and curly braces truly are.

> Ability to participate in the compiler design discussion: $Priceless!

I don't know about that. So far, nothing has been heard from Hans or
Barbara. I get the distinct impression that, as far as they're concerned,
the discussion was over before it ever began.


Regards,

John Taylor
Canada

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