[R] The "**" exponentiation operator.

[Rolf Turner]

I think it is well past time to terminate this thread.  I think the
appropriate bottom line is:

  LET'S NOT MUCK AROUND WITH R SYNTAX ANY MORE

(Richard O'Keefe).

I.e. "**" should be allowed to continue to act as a synonym for "^".
I will just have to live with my propensity for fumble-fingering.

Richard O'Keefe also suggested using lint scripts.  I will need to
learn how to do this.

cheers,

Rolf Turner

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