Hi,
the Idea behind this went even further, Alan used the Computer metaphor
for every Object:
In computer terms, Smalltalk is a recursion on the notion of
computer itself. Instead of dividing computer stuff into things
each less strong than the whole--like data structures, procedures,
Hi,
When trying to explain the Squeak 'image' file to young learners and non-tech
friends, the term 'software computer' popped into my mind. Squeak allows one
to create a 'software computer' that holds text, sounds and pictures. It is a
computer that you can carry along on a floppy, hard-disk
Hi Subbukk,
The idea of software computer reminds me a lot of the history of Squeak
and the idea to manage complexity by the creation of virtual computers
that can work together. Also remind me the idea of giving computer
support to the creative spirit inside everyone of us, so Squeak is some
