OT (partially): about promotion of integers

[Max Samukha]

On Wednesday, 12 December 2012 at 08:00:09 UTC, Walter Bright 
wrote:
> 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.

Led Zep, too. Long time ago I read some pseudo-scientific book 
called "Heavy Metal" (don't remember the author) who claimed it 
is a rule: a couple of fans in the beginning, several years of 
desperation and only after that - fame and fortune. Of course, 
the reality as much more complex.