From pro|jcn@@h @end|ng |rom gm@||@com  Mon Mar  4 17:20:05 2019
From: pro|jcn@@h @end|ng |rom gm@||@com (J C Nash)
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 11:20:05 -0500
Subject: [Rd] Fwd:  Package inclusion in R core implementation
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Rereading my post below, I realize scope for misinterpretation. As I have said earlier,
I recognize the workload in doing any streamlining, and also the immense service to us
all by r-core. The issue is how to manage the workload efficiently while maintaining
and modernizing the capability. That is likely as challenging as doing the work itself.

JN


> I concur with Avraham that capabilities need to be ensured e.g., in recommended
> packages. I should have mentioned that. My concern is that the core should be
> focused on the programming language aspects. The computational math and some of the more
> intricate data management could better be handled by folk outside the core.
> 
> JN
>



[Rd] Fwd: Package inclusion in R core implementation
J C Nash