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Subject: Re: Max-specpdl-size Bug in Emacs Lisp Interpreter?
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:50:36 -0400
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The name `max-specpdl-size' can be read as implying an inherent maximum
one that cannot be exceeded.  By contrast, the term `limit' seems to fit
an adjustable, arbitrary maximum--which is what this variable is.