Daniel wrote:

> Imagine a software library with a fancy interface...

I'm dreaming...

> Let's say there were functions for printf()ing, reading environment
> variables, comparing case insensitive strings and similar.

Well, different OS are seldom compatible and we don't all want to run
Microsoft (as if they were compatible with themself). My reaction is also
"no!". When talking these function, our tiny cute little library should not
solve this problem. That should be up to another large library to solve.
If such a library existed then the cute little one could use it...

But on the other hand, if you already has implemented these functions for all
platforms then it is no harm to make these functions available for the
users...
It might though be temptating to offer too many functions and therefor be
responsible to support something else than the vital functionality. I would
be very restricted when offering these new functions. Next you know
people will demand the library because it offers these functions and not
because of the core functionality.

> So share some of your wisdom friends, I'm all ears!

Hmmm, it seems that I have the same wisdom as you, 8-(

...sorry!

  // Kjell
Received on 2000-05-12