Re: Very interesting analysis of "the state of Emacs"

[Thomas Lord]

Richard M Stallman wrote:
>     The other hard problem is multi-tasking in the Emacs Lisp engine.
>     RMS once left me with the impression that this was virtually
>     intractable, especially if one wanted to have existing Elisp code base
>     compatibility, a reasonable thing to want.
>
> I think "intractable" might be too pessimistic.  It is certainly
> a lot of work, but someone could give it a try.
>
>   

A study group to map out the design possibilities while giving 
consideration to what is practical with the existing code base might 
make a nice side project.   Y'know, the ol' "measure twice, cut once" 
thing.   Might not be "affordable" in practical terms, I acknowledge.

-t