Re: RM and abstract syntax trees

From: David BL <davidbl_at_iinet.net.au>
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:51:02 -0800
Message-ID: <1194799862.657186.35460@k35g2000prh.googlegroups.com>

On Nov 11, 11:40 pm, Bob Badour <bbad..._at_pei.sympatico.ca> wrote:
> David Cressey wrote:

> >>I would argue that an OID is nothing more than an abstract address. The
> >>problem with OIDs are people use them to point at things. The first and
> >>most compelling indication of this is when they mention some alleged
> >>performance advantage.
>
> > Agreed. However, the fact that people use them to point at things doesn't
> > mean that they really are pointers.
>
> I disagree. If they are used to point, they are pointers. What the heck
> do you think the word means?

LOL Received on Sun Nov 11 2007 - 10:51:02 CST