Martin> (call-with-current-continuation) is a very interesting Martin> function, but one cannot expect ordinary humans to understand Martin> it. It is only a tool for system implementors. Ermh, we *are* system implementors. Martin> The scheme community seems to be in a downturn. From casual Martin> visits to the scheme repository, there seems to be little Martin> progress in implementations or standardization. I don't follow that. The latest revision of the Scheme standard just came out in March. (*This* year!) The next round starts off with a workshop in September. I could argue the same about Common Lisp. At least three big Common-Lisp-related companies have folded recently: Lucid (remember?), TMI, and Symbolics. I don't think this is relevant to our discussion. Both languages *obviously* have sizeable followings. -- Cheers =8-} Chipsy Friede, Völkerverständigung und überhaupt blabla