[bitc-dev] BitC status update

[Richard Uhtenwoldt]

Jonathan S. Shapiro writes:
>The issue is that you *need* to be able to build successfully in an
>environment where a running compiler just isn't available. I cannot say
>how many old LISP/Scheme implementations died because they didn't
>satisfy this requirement.

Well, it looks like you understand the potential problem I wanted
to warn you about better than I do, so my job is done.

>Apologies to Richard, but this characterization of the rationale is
>flatly wrong.

No apologies needed, IMO.