[r6rs-discuss] interpretation of file options

[Michael Sperber]

William D Clinger <will at ccs.neu.edu> writes:

> In several situations, the R6RS apparently insists
> upon raising an exception even though the no-fail
> option has been specified.

If I remember correctly, the no-fail option was intended as a direct (if
inverted) replacement for an option called "exclusive" (which can still
be seen in at least R5.91RS), which would cause an exception to be
raised if a file the program is trying to create already exists, not as
a general exception-prevention option.  Possibly the name is
unfortunate.

> Do R6RS experts see anything wrong with my conclusions above?

I probably don't qualify as an expert in your book, but I don't see
anything wrong with your conclusions.

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Cheers =8-} Mike
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