On Wed, 2005-03-02 at 13:42 +0000, Adaikalavan Ramasamy wrote: > 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
There was actually just an exchange on this last month, which was precipitated by a thread on r-help and then moved to r-devel. The r- devel part, which is more relevant here, begins at: https://stat.ethz.ch/pipermail/r-devel/2005-February/032095.html HTH, Marc Schwartz ______________________________________________ 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