GNU-compatible, BSD-licensed bc
Gavin Howard
gavin.d.howard at gmail.com
Mon Jan 7 18:36:18 UTC 2019
Hello,
I am the author of a GNU-compatible, BSD-licensed bc
(https://github.com/gavinhoward/bc). I noticed (on
https://wiki.freebsd.org/GPLinBase) that FreeBSD used to use the GNU
bc until it was taken out because of the GPL. My bc is not licensed
under the GPL; it is under the 0BSD license. Thus, I think my bc might
be a great fit for FreeBSD.
My bc is well-tested. I make sure that every single memory bug that I
can find is out before every single release. I also make sure that my
bc's math is correct by running millions of random math problems
before every release.
My bc is extremely portable; it easily builds on any POSIX
platform. And it includes a full dc as well (except for the "!"
command).
I would love to work with the core team to get my bc into FreeBSD, if
there is interest. I am about to do a release, and I am willing to
delay the release to get it up to par for FreeBSD.
Would there be interest?
Gavin Howard
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