Show, Eq not necessary for Num [Was: Revamping the numeric classes]

Brian Boutel brian@boutel.co.nz
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 23:14:44 +1300


Marcin 'Qrczak' Kowalczyk wrote:


> I'm against removing Eq from the numeric hierarchy, against making Num
> instances for functions, but I would probably remove Show. I haven't
> seen a sensible proposal of a replacement of the whole hierarchy.
> 

Then we probably are in agreement. 

--brian