OSNews article about C++09 degenerates into C++ vs. D discussion

[Steve Horne]

On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:53:41 -0800, Sean Kelly <sean at f4.ca> wrote:

>Walter Bright wrote:

>> That's to be expected. Many people have bet their careers on C++ being 
>> the greatest ever, and nothing can change their mind.

>That said, I do agree that C++ is an "older" 
>language in terms of its users, and that D is much "younger" in this 
>respect.  It makes perfect sense.  C++ has been around for a long time 
>and D has not, and few professional programmers seem inclined to learn 
>new things.  If anything, they're more likely to refine their existing 
>skill set and stick to their "specialty."

Oh no. C++ is the new COBOL. AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

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