Subj : C++ joke post --troll like style- EXPLAINED! To : comp.programming From : puzzlecracker Date : Sat Oct 01 2005 07:33 pm I have recently posted following opinion and came to rather starling realization that I actually believe in most of the said - even though initially it was a joking retort to Oberon. It would be intriguing to see what C++ practitioners (and perhaps others with their favorite programming languages - those that served programming community for at least over a decade) think about this controversial issue. It should really answer the question whether you feel a strong penchant and affinity with the language of choice as well as programmers of stated language. Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------------- C'mon people- embrace the reality. Oberon is the next language to become obsolete with the record of minimum time used professionally. The very inception and aims of the language had not fulfilled its prophesies, nor solved any real-world problems. Its lack of inheritance, dynamic memory, templates virtual tables, polymorphism, support for distributive and internet programming as well as scripting, pattern matching and nonexistent support for regular expression, makes it a soar thumb in the world of programming and among powerhouses. I don't want to brag about the past, present and future of C++, for it's in fact well-known and quite anticipated. I strongly encourage those neophytes dwelling in world of surrealism to wake up, disengage the spirit of devil Oberon and join the camp of the world bravest, toughest, serving - C++ developers. Did you know that world's total C++ developers outnumber the entire population of Brazil? We are comparable to a religion whose prophesies are always fulfilled and exalted. rules, ps. I should start writing bi-weekly articles on philosophy of C++ - its myths and legends. any suggestions? ------------------------------------------------- I appologize for any grammer or syntex problems - English is not my first nor favorite language. .