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Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:18:53 +1000
Subject: Re: Objects in Python
From: Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com>
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On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 11:27 PM, Grant Edwards <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> Ah, but as we are always fond of saying in this group "that's an
> implementation detail, and not part of the language definition".  The
> model where a compiler is "keeping notes about it in Narnia" is also
> perfectly valid. However, RAM is easier to find than magic wardrobes,
> so the "notes" are usually kept in RAM these days.

Maybe, but once you found that wardrobe, you'd have enough storage for
all your needs, AND it takes no time at all to retrieve it! I think we
should start developing NarPy at once.

ChrisA