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On Thursday 17 June 2004 12:03, Roberto Ierusalimschy wrote:

> > While I'm hopeful the 5.1 incremental collector will work, the current
> > stress tests I've run with it don't hold a candle to the speed and ease
> > of use of luarc.

> What does it mean "don't hold a candle"?

It roughly means "is not nearly as good/satisfying as". It's an unusual 
placement above, since the comparison is between the 5.1 ic and luarc.

Doug

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