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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