Theres also a version of K2, plus a PDF K2 reference manual and many example programs on nsl.com that are still available.
Back in 2002, I remember reading an article on kuro5hin where the author wrote: "I have heard rumors that there would be interest in opening up the language if there would be enough community response around it."
People commenting on today's web like to make fun of the idea that anything about computing was "better" in the past (and they like to crticise C too), but just look at how portable this code was designed to be. Moreover, it is as old as the web itself and it still compiles today.
What is the longevity of something written in Javascript.
"Arthur told me that he will open-source it, if there is sufficient interest. It is not very difficult to obtain the source from kx for your private use right now."
> What is the longevity of something written in Javascript.
I wrote some JavaScript in the late 90s which is still being used as part of a complex financial services value chain.
The idea that computing was better in the past is indeed silly, and completely ignores all the advances in understanding that have been made in the last many decades.
If your opinion is different, I can assure you that's due to ignorance.
Back in 2002, I remember reading an article on kuro5hin where the author wrote: "I have heard rumors that there would be interest in opening up the language if there would be enough community response around it."
https://web.archive.org/web/20050621080857/http://www.kuro5h...
The source code for J7 is still available and it still compiles with only a few small edits:
https://web.archive.org/web/20161024144956/http://www.math.u...
People commenting on today's web like to make fun of the idea that anything about computing was "better" in the past (and they like to crticise C too), but just look at how portable this code was designed to be. Moreover, it is as old as the web itself and it still compiles today.
What is the longevity of something written in Javascript.