[Rd] Fwd: Package inclusion in R core implementation

[J C Nash]

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
>