OT (partially): about promotion of integers

[Walter Bright]

On 12/11/2012 11:53 PM, Walter Bright wrote:
> On 12/11/2012 11:47 PM, Han wrote:
>> Walter Bright wrote:
>>
>>> ML has been around for 30-40 years, and has failed to catch on.
>>
>> Isn't D on that same historical path?
>
> Many languages wander in the wilderness for years before they catch on.
>

BTW, many rock bands burst out of nowhere on the scene with instant success. 
Overlooked is the previous 10 years the band struggled in obscurity.

This includes bands like The Beatles. Well, 6 years for The Beatles.