[Axiom-developer] Aldor and Axiom (was: SVN on sourceforge)

[Page, Bill]

On Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5:34 AM Tim Daly wrote:
> Ralf Hemmecke wrote: 
> > And libaxiom.al is there to avoid running the scripts from
> > Peter Broadbery? But note that this thing gets out of date
> > if ever somebody modifies some algebra files.

I don't think this belongs in the Axiom source code distribution.

> 
> peter's script requires java, i believe.
> it's on my list to think that one thru.
> it won't be an issue until aldor is released
> ... which reminds me, time to ask again...
> 

I've given up. Aldor.org et al have passed every target date
that has ever been discussed and they barely seem to be able
to keep the Aldor website up to date. I no longer believe that
they really want to make Aldor open source. Rather than simply
"it takes time to get everyone to agree", it seems likely that
there are some non-vocal associates of aldor.org that do not
want Aldor to be released. Otherwise I cannot explain why we
are still in this situation. :(

Note: Both Mike Dewar and Steven Watt have stated publicly on
this list that they support making Aldor open source.

Regards,
Bill Page.