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Interlisp is very different from Common Lisp; back before the standardization process happened, Interlisp and MacLisp were the two main competing branches of lisp. During standardization the MacLisp people won and Interlisp has been mostly forgotten. (until one game jam contestant decided it was time it made a comeback!)

This HOPL paper on early lisp history is pretty fascinating; I learned a ton: https://doc.lagout.org/programmation/Lisp/Lisp%20Mess/Gabriel%20%26%20Steele%20-%20The%20Evolution%20of%20Lisp.pdf

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I think it is correct to say interlisp medley as the language (and not refer to it as interlisp-d because it is quite different to the 80s d machines - I’m pretty sure I have seen the Medley crew give this correction before). Of course, interlisp is a complete programming system which includes its common lisp implementation.

Pixel Outlaw, I am so happy with your game and your promulgation of the incredible work by interlisp.org.

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Okay I have clearly upset the Lisp historians. Please accept this Schemer's humble apologies.