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What I want in R^5RS



re: In general, I don't think we should try to solve the
    atomicity/interaction with (perhaps distributed) OS problem at the
    same time that we are trying to make Scheme more useable.

Hear, hear!

On the other hand, should it ever be the case that Scheme will contemplate
multitasking, you will need to address the similar problem at least
within the confines of the multitasking model.   Note that Common-Lisp
has never standardized a multitasking model, but almost all commercial
implementations have been forced to provide one (and one that often
mimics many of the early Symbolics design).  I know of at least one
Scheme implementation that will be providing "lightweight threads"


-- JonL --