[uwiger]

To say that Erlang fails to deliver what most programmers need misses the point. If you have a mainstream problem, use a mainstream language!

I've spent many years developing and reviewing products in the telecoms realm, and have found that failing to realize when something like Erlang brings life-saving concepts to your project may well make the difference between delivering on time and disappearing into a black hole of endless complexity. It's not for everyone, but when it fits, boy does it help!