that old daemon wakes from the sleep of the power cut, and cries:
> The following information was provided by the package's contributor.
>
> Name of contribution: expl3
> Author's name: The LaTeX Project
> Location on CTAN: /macros/latex/contrib/expl3/
> Summary description: Low-level LaTeX3 programming conventions
> License type: lppl
>
> Announcement text given by the package's contributor:
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> The expl3 bundle: Low-level LaTeX3 programming conventions
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>
> The files of the expl3 bundle provide a low-level API for TeX
> programmers with special syntax conventions, completely
> separating it from document level syntax. Hence, the commands
> provided are not intended for use at the document level nor for
> use in describing design layouts in document class files.
>
> This API provides the foundation on which the LaTeX3 kernel
> and other advanced extensions are built. Special care has been
> taken so that they can be used within a LaTeX2e context as
> regular packages.
>
> The TeX and eTeX primitives are all given a new name according
> to these conventions. However, in the main direct use of the
> primitives is not required or encouraged: the expl3 modules
> define an independent low-level LaTeX3 programming language.
>
> At present, the expl3 modules are designed to be loaded on top
> of LaTeX2e:
>
> \usepackage{expl3}
>
> In time, a LaTeX3 format will be produced based on this code.
> This allows the code to be used in LaTeX2e packages now while a
> stand-alone LaTeX3 is developed.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> This release (SVN 2020)
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>
> This update improves on the earlier l3fp implementation. This
> is now a floating point module, allowing for calculations
> across a wide range of input values. Current function coverage
> is:
> - Arithmetic
> - Sine, cosine and tangent
> - Comparisons
> - Conversion of fp data to other types
>
> Other functions will be added over time, with priority given to
> those required by other parts of LaTeX3. Requests for specific
> functions to be added should be sent to the LaTeX-L list for
> discussion.
>
> At the same time, a small number of issues with other parts of
> expl3 have been addressed. This includes some internal fixes
> and other refinements.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> The LaTeX3 Project
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Users may view the package catalogue entry at
> http://www.tex.ac.uk/tex-archive/help/Catalogue/entries/expl3.html
> or they may browse the package directory at
> http://www.tex.ac.uk/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/expl3/
thanks for the upload; i've installed the new version and updated the
catalogue repository.
the modest change to the catalogue entry won't hit the web until some
time tonight.
Robin Fairbairns
For the CTAN team
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