[OzTeX] possibility of a native Intel version of OzTeX
Andrew Trevorrow
andrew at trevorrow.com
Mon May 5 02:49:58 CEST 2008
I've had a couple of recent requests for a native Intel version of
OzTeX which have got me thinking. In the past I've been reluctant
to even consider it because it probably meant a total rewrite in
C/C++. But I see that p1 has a new Modula-2 compiler that can
generate C code for building universal binaries, so that should
be a much easier route.
However, the new compiler will cost me 500 euros (they don't seem
willing to offer me a cheaper upgrade price -- very annoying!).
So here's the deal. If I get enough OzTeX users willing to contribute
towards the cost of the new compiler and the time needed to create
a universal OzTeX then I'll probably go ahead and do it. I estimate
I'd need about 100 people willing to commit roughly US$30 each to
make this worth doing.
If you'd like to see a native Intel version of OzTeX then please
send me (andrew at trevorrow.com) a message saying how much you'd be
willing to contribute. DO NOT post to this list, and DO NOT send
me any money via Kagi or whatever. At this stage I just want to
see if the project is feasible. I'll let you know the answer
in a few days.
Andrew
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