Tom Harmon ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
 
> Speaking as a user who 1) wouldn't have the time to write a program to use the
> new/enhanced intrinsic, 2) doesn't have the budget to purchase a "third-party"
> solution, I still vote for the LISTFILE enhancement over the intrinsic
> enhancement.
>
> You have to keep in mind Jeff, that this medium (the internet) has more
> "technically" inclined users than the "normal" HP population. I think that if
> only the intrinsic enhancement were done a large number of the population would
> be unable to use it. Whoever if the LISTFILE enhancement were done, it would be
> available to all users, regardless of their technical background.
 
This capability, at the intrinsic level, is available via OS AIFS (see
CSL contrib LISTACC for an example).  Those who need immediate programatic
access can have it for some seed money.
 
I'll echo Tom's sentiment.  CI level access serves the entire user base.
An intrinsic serves only those with time and compilers.
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