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Re: [glas] concepts, algorithms etc

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-03-11 09:06:30


Karl Meerbergen <Karl.Meerbergen_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Hello All,
>
>
> It has been a long time since there was some activitity on the mailing
> list. We are still struggling with defining concepts and algorithms. I
> propose something to make our life easier.
>
> Some people suggested to introduce a VectorSpace concept. I do not
> believe that this is necessary, because it is far too narrow.

What do you mean by "narrow?"

> In fact,
> linear algebra vectors are usually employed as basis vectors for a
> vector space so they actually already define a vector space.

I don't see what bearing that has on the usefulness of a VectorSpace
concept.

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