Re: Adding a generic mathematical library

[Emanuel Berg <incal@dataswamp.org>]

Christopher Dimech wrote:

> What you are suggesting is to have an improved design where
> the functionality of calc can be used elsewhere. We can
> still have the tool and the foundational code to be calc.
> We do not need specifically a different name for a library.
> Many people know about calc but would not be aware of some
> new library that could be popping up.

Again, do it right from the beginning all is good.

The more you do it some other way, the more difficult it will
be to get right.

Sure. Alltho this wouldn't be _that_ difficult to do, at least
to get started. There are ways to do it that will make the
transition smoothly.

But the policy would have to change, yes.

> The GNU Project, and by extension, the Emacs development
> community, has a unique culture and set of practices that
> distinguish it from other software development projects.
> Understanding these nuances is crucial for anyone involved,
> especially those considering taking on a maintainer role.

You can talk how much you want about people, I don't care.

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