Quote:Algol? That was my first high level language -- specifically Burroughs' Algol. I think I might still have the manual that I liberated from GaTech CompSci.I should say I knew it. I'd have to brush up. Yeah, my first prog language.
Quote:Kidding aside, I've looked for years for a good text on Riemannian geometry that ties it both to Euclidean geometry and Cartesian geometry.I just so happen to be writing a book that ties them together*. The publisher's intended audience is "there's this guy who likes Riemannian stuff".**
Quote:I have a pretty good ability to push the symbols around...... and they are tired of it!
Quote:... but I'm looking for a better feel.Hey, me too. I think a lot of people want a better feel.
-Van
*... and in the darkness binds them.
** j/k... the book I'm working on is "The Rise and Fall of American Snark: From Poor Richard to The Onion" ... j/k ... what I'm really working on is the next sketch for SNL's "Just Kidding" character ... j/k ... it's Weekend Update that I'm writing ... j/k ... etc.
edit: forgot "be". I hate it when I forget essence. *sigh*