John,

> For example in squeak there is a method r:g:b. In a set of programs that I am
> trying to convert, red:green:blue is used. Should I change all the programs in
> the set I am working on, or add the method to the Squeak base?

I would place such methods in a category called "compatibility" or if it
something specific to a certain dialect "dialect-compatibility". In my
eyes its far less effort to incorporate such modifications in the Squeak
base than changing a number of methods.

Andreas
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