Summary: strong/weak typing and pointers

[Alex Martelli]

Carl Banks <imbosol at aerojockey.com> wrote:

> My criteria is not whether the meaning is literal or figurative, but
> whether it's specific.  Solid is; rigid isn't.

Hmmmm... I like to bank with a solid bank --> they won't go bankrupt
tomorrow.  Hopefully they're not rigid --> can accomodate to changing
circumstances.  And the bank's officers have years of solid experience
at their jobs, and deserve my solid trust...


Alex