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> Right, I need a good language introduction then. Any suggestions ?
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> I obviously have alot more to learn about the System-Compiler and VM
>
> Aaron
>

Why? 

You can work an entire career in Smalltalk without ever having to do 
anything directly with the System-Compiler or the VM.

Indeed, I would venture a guess that the vast majority of readers of 
this list never venture into that territory.

Nevin