I certainly agree that both groups have bridged the gap. Haskell is one of the best tools available when you absolutely have to get programs correct. Companies

I certainly agree that both groups have bridged the gap. Haskell is one of the best tools available when you absolutely have to get programs correct. Companies like Galois[1] for example are big Haskell users. I think it's very practical. Haskell has also renewed interest in a branch of mathematics, category theory, that has helped understand problems in mathematical foundations and recently even physics. Also, not to quibble, but I think it's been around since the late 80s. I can check my library but I believe the original report (I have a hard copy) was issued on April fools day. [1] http://www.galois.com/ http://www.galois.com/