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by MrGoat
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Common Lisp
Topic: Triangular Recursion Function
Replies: 1
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Triangular Recursion Function

Hi, I am trying to solve this question : Exercise: The N'th triangular number is defined to be 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + N. Alternatively, we could give a recursive definition of triangular number as follows: T(n) = 1 if n = 1 T(n) = n + T(n-1) if n > 1 Use the recursive definition to help you implement a l...
by MrGoat
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:08 pm
Forum: Common Lisp
Topic: Newbie in Lisp
Replies: 12
Views: 15335

Re: Newbie in Lisp

Have been reading up on Windows API which I understand would be able to help create the "scroll" effect of the mission briefing using something called a "Canvas" object and "Paints and Brushes" --- Does anyone know where I could download one that is compatible with Lisp...
by MrGoat
Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: Common Lisp
Topic: Newbie in Lisp
Replies: 12
Views: 15335

Re: Newbie in Lisp

K Thanks alot! Think i got the thing up and running. Do you guys remember those old warcraft 2 missions? Before every mission started , there would be a short mission briefing with some text scrolling down from top to bottom + a short voice over and a start button at the bottom right. Trying to crea...
by MrGoat
Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:06 am
Forum: Common Lisp
Topic: Newbie in Lisp
Replies: 12
Views: 15335

Re: Newbie in Lisp

Ok, Ive downloaded CYGwin and something called a "Subversion" ( http://trac.clozure.com/ccl/wiki/WindowsNotes ) , and briefly read through a few of the introductory chapters , though I have to say I can't really understand much of the technical terms. Any ideas on what I should be doing ne...
by MrGoat
Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Common Lisp
Topic: Newbie in Lisp
Replies: 12
Views: 15335

Re: Newbie in Lisp

After reading the FAQ, Ive been trying to find some good implementations and got directed to this site : http://clisp.sourceforge.net/ - an ANSI Common Lisp Implementation. Does anyone know where the download links are ? Can't seem to find them ...
by MrGoat
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: Common Lisp
Topic: Newbie in Lisp
Replies: 12
Views: 15335

Newbie in Lisp

Hi all,


I am a newbie in Lisp and computing in general. Have only taken a college level intro to C++ class. Does anyone know where I can download a version for Lisp for Windows ? And what are some good resources for introduction to Lisp ?


Thanks alot

Victor