[Date Index] [Thread Index] [Author Index]

Re: Naming the Mathematica language

• To: mathgroup at yoda.physics.unc.edu
• Subject: Re: Naming the Mathematica language
• From: paul at earwax.pd.uwa.edu.au (Paul C Abbott)
• Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1993 10:20:10 +0800

>I suggest that the Mathematica language should be called: "Tongue".
>Because to its ability to express the thoughts of people in many
>different ways. Not just a language but an instruments to express
>ideas.

Kevin McIsaac pointed out to me (tongue in cheek) that bugs in Mathematica
could then be called "Slips of the Tongue"

Cheers,
        Paul Abbott