Re: [Bug-apl] GNU APL port for OpenBSD

[Juergen Sauermann]

Hi,

the rational numbers are still quite new, so I would like to wait a little longer before
making a new release.

Rational numbers cannot become the default because some computations with them
take considerably more time than their floating point counterparts - mainly due to GCD
normalization.

Giuseppe, I have added a link to your blog on our APL community page.

/// Jürgen

On 08/29/2017 02:33 AM, Elias Mårtenson wrote:

Perhaps it's time for a new release? Or should it be delayed until the rational number support is stable enough to be default? 

On 29 Aug 2017 02:22, "Giuseppe Cocomazzi" <address@hidden> wrote:

Hi Jürgen,
thanks for your reply.
Ported software on OpenBSD is submitted for inclusion in the so-called
"port tree", basically a set of custom Makefiles by means of which
ports can be automatically downloaded, built, packaged and installed
with a single "make" command. The port tree is part of the operating
system, and importing rolling releases from SVN is not an option.
Therefore, the official releases on the GNU mirrors are perfectly fine
for the goal. Furthermore, I feel more comfortable in submitting
stable and mature releases, as another goal of the OS is stability,
security and cleanliness.

As I am also the maintainer of the port/package, I will update the
port's Makefile every time a major release is announced.

As for the link to my blog/notebook, I have been actively maintaining
my homepage for 8 years, my hosting service is quite stable and I have
intention to keep the page away from oblivion. I think then it is
reasonably safe to refer to it.

Thank you very much.