(Although this is a good idea...) I think we should specifically AVOID adding substantial new functionality to the prime95/mprime program itself. Instead, where possible, this new functionality should be implemented by separate programs. My reasons are:
1. Avoids code bloat for one particular app, thus increasing reliability. 2. Avoids piling all the work onto one programmer. This seems to have become rate limiting already in some areas. 3. Minimises the ability of bugs in non-important sections to bust the results of the important sections. (similar to point 1) Aaron Blosser wrote: [snip] > I doubt George would be interested in working in a little simple zip > routine when saving/reading save files? It might slow it down too much > for some folks (although honestly, it takes a fraction of a second to > zip using the lowest compression level), but maybe a nice option for > those looking to save a bit of space when testing large exponents. > Especially if you save interim files or have 2 saved files... the space > savings would add up quickly. > > Aaron [snip] Yours, ======= Gareth Randall ======= _________________________________________________________________________ Unsubscribe & list info -- http://www.ndatech.com/mersenne/signup.htm Mersenne Prime FAQ -- http://www.tasam.com/~lrwiman/FAQ-mers
