Jean-Marc Lasgouttes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

>>>>>> "Lars" == Lars Gullik Bjønnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
| Lars> But all I hear is this mantra in the background "revert revert
| Lars> revert"
>
| This is because you do not want to hear the arguments which go
| alongside this mantra.

What arguments?

- compile too slow
- binary too fat

??

| It is _you_ who have to convince us that this was a wise move,
| actually.

- using third party C++ libraries is easier
- better interfaces
- wide characer support
- all frontends on equal footing. (and we do not depend upon any of them)

|  All I hear is this mantra in the background "modern C++,
| modern C++, modern C++".  Of course, if LyX managed to get funding from
| the Modern C++ Propaganda Fund, I would be willing to reconsider my
| position. 

Do you want me to donate money as well?

| Lars> Not even an feeble attempt at trying to help fix anything, or
| Lars> even look at alternative solutions.
>
| Because 'revert' is not a valid alternative solution? 

No, not really... not until other possibilities has been explored. To
revert is a step backwards.

-- 
        Lgb

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