[ERR5RS] our own on-line archive of past RnRS discussions

[Harold Ancell]

At 02:25 AM 9/6/2007, David Rush wrote:

>On 9/6/07, Harold Ancell <hga at ancell-ent.com> wrote:

>> At 10:39 PM 9/5/2007, Lynn Winebarger wrote:

>> >would be willing to make searchable versions
>> >of the email archives of R6RS (editors), R6RS-discuss, and even the
>> >old rnrs mailing lists available through scheme-punks.
>>
>> I'd certainly be happy to do the work.
>>
>> David?
>
>What does this provide that a google search like
>
>    "library site:www.r6rs.org"
>
>doesn't? I'm not opposed, mind you, but I guess I don't understand
>what is being asked...

Well, one thing it gets us is permanent links totally under
our control, and everything gathered into one place (the older
mailing list must have some wisdom).  I could even massage it
into HTML with an anchor for each paragraph:

"As Proverbs 28:1 says...."

Hmmm, as the last half of that applies to working on a Wiki:

"The wicked flee when none pursue, but the righteous are
bold as a lion."

Be Bold, ye Lions of Scheme As We Know It. ^_^

And make them easy and fast to read as needed, e.g. a downloadable
version to eliminate network lag, upon which you can use your
personal favorite local search engine(s)).

I am VERY happy to see the level and quality of work that's
going into ERR5RS at this very early stage.  Note that I am
independently backing up the database every day, we have the
worst cases of data retention and continuity of service covered.

                                        - Harold