D1 to be discontinued on December 31, 2012

[Jacob Carlborg]

On 2011-12-14 10:46, Gour wrote:
> On Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:45:51 +0100
> Jacob Carlborg<doob at me.com>  wrote:
>
>> The few times I've contributed to the compiler I've sent a patch or a
>> pull request and the end result is that nothing happens. If I'm lucky
>> I get a few comments, I answer them and then nothing.
>
> Heh, then fork it. ;)

I've already done that. But it's time consuming to keep up with the 
changes in upstream.

> Well, the situation is that resources in D are still not everwhelming
> and every bit spent on D1, means less time for D2.
>
> Moreover, D2 brings features which makes embracing D much more
> compelling. OK, I was not here in the time of D1, but seeing D1's
> feature list, I wouldn't think it is so special to invest in learning&
> using it.
>
> Another thing is I believe that Walter didn't delve in designing new
> language in order to be used for small hobby projects.
>
> Can you give me a list of some successful open-source projects written
> in D1 and/or some proprietary ones?

I don't know if all of them are successful but important: Tango, DWT, 
Minid, Orange, DVM, xfbuild to mention a few.

> Is there demand of paying support for D1?
>
> If not and if Walter prefers spending time on D2, I really do not
> understand why there is so much whining about it.
>
> If D1 wants to keep it, they're, afaict, free to do it.
>
> Is there anyone who can prevent Walter to write a post saying: "I'm fed up
> with D community being busy with faultfinding all the time, not being
> grateful for the time&  effort I'm putting into it, so from TODAY I'm
> quitting all the work on D1&  D2 and will focus on designing new X
> language?"

No

> I remember him from Zortech C++ compiler which was my *first* commercial
> package I bought and remembering the set of manuals coming along in a
> greyish hard box, I was thrilled with all support I got...same with
> updates.
>
> Now he is working for free...
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Gour
>
>


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/Jacob Carlborg