Re: Windows compatibility

[Oliver Heimlich]

On 01.07.2015 22:02, Barry Fowler wrote:
> Which operating system do most developers use to write code for Octave?
> Linux?   I have a new desktop with Windows 8 and I'd like to consider
> adding the lsqr routine based on the Linpack routines. If that's easy
> enough then maybe I'd be able to do more complicated things in the future.
>
> Barry

Barry,

Octave is part of the GNU project. Thus, the GNU/Linux operating system 
is a natural choice for most developers, because of the matching 
philosophy (we care about user freedom). Also some essential development 
tools (GNU make, mercurial, …) are easier to install and use on a 
GNU/Linux system.

However, one thing I like about the Octave language (m-files) is its 
simlicity and that you can easily write it in any text editor of your 
choice. So you should be able to use any setup that fits you best.

If you stay with the Windows operating system, report encountered bugs 
for that platform and contribute in fixing them, you will soon add 
significand value to the Windows compatibility of Octave.

Oliver

P.S. Please use bottom-posting on the mailing lists.