f2cl, cernlib, and maxima (Re: [Maxima] Release plans)

>>>>> "Ole" == Ole Rohne <ole.rohne@cern.ch> writes:

    Ole> I'm sorry I missed the discussion that concluded with the TOMS ->
    Ole> CERNLIB transition. Having used CERNLIB extensively, I have to say I'm

There wasn't much to say except that TOMS may not be compatible with
the GPL and CERNLIB is.

    Ole> doubtful as to its suitability for translation and integration in
    Ole> maxima. Has ACM been approached to release f2cl-translated TOMS code

Why do you say that?  I just tried the converted erf function and it
works to full precision for the few cases I tried.

    Ole> under GPL? Could SLATEC or some other FORTRAN-77 collection be used?
    Ole> What about the collection of special functions in emacs calc?

I have not asked the ACM for permission.  I've followed James lead on
this and CERNLIB is GPL so we don't have to deal with licensing issues
at all.  I haven't checked about SLATEC.

I'm open to suggestions for other sources.  


Ray