On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Martin Rubey wrote:
> ...
> I'm afraid that <, > will lead to curious syntax surprises.  Note that
> the comma also separates statements.
>
> a < b, c> d
>
> could be: apply d to < b, c>, and this in turn to a,
>      or: (a < b), (c > d)
>
> Of course one can try to minimise danger by introducing double
> brackets, but I think time is better spent on redesign of the
> categories and domains.
>

I agree that redesign of categories and domains is an essential
activity but I do not see it as a trade-off for improvements to the
user interface. Of course it is a moot point given the limited
resource available to make such changes.

Regards,
Bill Page.

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