> On Jan 16, 2015, at 7:52 AM, Tudor Girba <[email protected]> wrote: > > We have no intention to insult anyone. At the same time, we also take the > freedom to choose the goals we want. We started from Smalltalk but our goal > is not to be a Smalltalk. We might end up being one for a while, but we might > as well not. Our goal is to reinvent software engineering. This implies that > we want to get to novel things that were not invented yet, hence difficult to > plan or predict. For example, we already have indications of novel language > models (like the new compiler, slots, new debugger model), novel IDE (GT), > novel VM (Spur and the up-and-coming Sista) and more will come. > > So, when you read "Smalltalk inspired" please interpret it as saying that > while we honor the giants on the shoulders of which we build now, we want to > invent the future. > > Cheers, > Doru
This is probably the best thing I’ve read so far about the Pharo not being Smalltalk subject. I suggest you create a blog post or try to get it published somewhere, potentially as Pharo FAQ answer Success!
