> If there are libraries we want to put to use in maxima (LAPACK comes
> to my mind e.g.) that are not written in lisp, we can use the ffi of
> the underlying lisp to interface to the code. (I'm not an expert on
> gcl, but any other lisp I know - CMU CL, clisp, Allegro, Lispworks -
> has a good ffi. So that is not a problem).
>
> What I would welcome is a move to make maxima easier to install on
> other lisps, not only on gcl. That would have a lot more benefit to it
> than a move away from lisp to some other language.
>
[David Holmgren] I certainly agree with this, and it would make
sense to go this route. Make any major change as seamless as possible.
Dave Holmgren
Dr. David E. Holmgren,
Imaging Scientist,
SMART Technologies, Inc.
Calgary, AB, Canada
http://www.smarttech.com
[403]-235-1452, ext. 251
DavidHolmgren@smarttech.com
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