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#59 Zhu Wang: I am trying to create a library which uses some Fortran source files [...] Douglas Bates: Someone named Martin Maechler will shortly be sending you email regarding the distinction between 'library' and 'package' :-) Zhu Wang and Douglas Bates;NA;R-help;May 2004 > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Adaikalavan > Ramasamy > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 8:43 AM > To: R-help > Subject: [R] Differences between package and library terminology > > > Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between the terms for > package and library ? Why are we loading a package with the library() > command ? > > If this is a case of RTFM, I would be happy to do so if pointed in the > right direction. I have searched the FAQ and mail archives and only came > up with http://tolstoy.newcastle.edu.au/R/help/05/02/12162.html but this > still does not explain what is the requirement/features of a package vs. > library. > > Does this question not qualify to be included in the FAQs. > > Thank you > > Regards, Adai > > ______________________________________________ > R-help@stat.math.ethz.ch mailing list > https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-help > PLEASE do read the posting guide! > http://www.R-project.org/posting-guide.html ______________________________________________ R-help@stat.math.ethz.ch mailing list https://stat.ethz.ch/mailman/listinfo/r-help PLEASE do read the posting guide! http://www.R-project.org/posting-guide.html