Re: Is it just a matter of taste?

On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:09:55 +0100, Jon Harrop <jon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

flatpvt@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
As you may have noticed, I'm only starting with FP, so if any of you
have any suggestions or appointments that might help me to choose the
right language, I'd be really grateful.

As you want to learn rather than write production-quality code, I recommend
replacing F# with Scheme and Mathematica.

Speaking of Mathematica, I am also interested in learning this
tool/language, but find it rather expensive. Because I am not a
student, educator, or government employee, I am not eligible for any
of Wolfram Research's discounts. I would prefer to learn Mathematica
with a tutorial or book by myself, rather than in a classroom setting,
in my spare time after work.

Any suggestions?

-- Benjamin L. Russell
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