Thomas L�cke expounded in news:4bccb39a$0$279$14726298@news.sunsite.dk:

> Colin Paul Gloster wrote:
>> Why did you consider a book which makes which packages things are in
>> unclear by mutiliating programs by means of the USE keyword to be
>> excellent?
> 
> John Barnes spends a lot of time throughout the book explaining how the 
> with/use clauses work, how library units work, how the 
> scope/visibility/accesibility systems works and how packages work. He 
> does not blindly "abuse" the use keyword. Quote:
..
> As a beginner I've had much joy out of reading the John Barnes book. It 
> deals with a complicated subject matter in clear and concise manner. 

I agree. I still have and frequently review my copy of the '95
version of the book. The '05 version is still too pricey for 
my liking, even used.  I can wait for it.

Warren.