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A Language That Doesn't Have Everything Is Actually Easier To Program In Than Some That Do

I Can't Recall Any Difficulty In Making The C Language Definition Completely Open - Any Discussion On The Matter Tended To Mention Languages Whose Inventors Tried To Keep Tight Control, And Consequent Ill Fate

The Only Way To Learn A New Programming Language Is By Writing Programs In It.

C Is Quirky, Flawed, And An Enormous Success.

I've Done A Reasonable Amount Of Travelling, Which I Enjoyed, But Not For Too Long At A Time. I'm A Home-body And Get Fatigued By It Fairly Soon, But Enjoy Thinking Back On Experiences When I've Returned And Then Often Wish I'd Arranged A Longer Stay In The Somewhat Exotic Place.