why and how D can solve the next software crisis (was Re: Negative)

[Anders F Björklund]

ianc wrote:

>>I just don't see why GDC would have to be bundled with the rest of
>>the GNU Compiler Collection in order for it to be used everywhere ?
>>
> Anders, despite my inital thoughts D does not probably need to be part of gcc
> install. The desktop has settled on x86 and dmd is strong there.

We probably do agree that packaging GDC up neatly is a Good Thing ?
And *that* is something I've been pretty much involved in, already.

A GDC-only package is in the 3-4 MB range, while a full GCC/G++/GDC
distribution is more in the 30-40 MB range. Still very downloadable ?

This could be discussed a lot more, but should go in the D.gnu group.
(or contact me privately - by email, if not for public NG discussion)


> Any idea what
> Digital Mars biz model is for D when version 1 is released?

No idea, but it would be interesting if they (he?) could expand on it...
I *guess* it would be similar to their C/C++ business model, though ?

http://www.digitalmars.com/shop.html

--anders