Regarding time frame for the release, I really hope there are plans to
get mpir-2.0.1 out the door as soon as possible.

I know Sage has been waiting on these gcd normalisation issues to be
fixed for absolutely ages. They still use mpir-1.2.2 !!!

The significant holdups I see are:

* broken with gcc 4.5.0 on ia64  - probably not an MPIR bug (may have
to blacklist this gcc on ia64 along with gcc 4.3.2 on all 64 bit
machines)
* some issue on another skynet machine - something to do with the
setup of the machine
* add copyi.c copyd.c to linux build (this is done by adding them to
mpn_functions in configure.in and running autoconf, automake, ON
BOXEN!!)
* document the normalisation changes in mpir.texi (if this hasn't
already been done - I forgot if I did it or not)

I would focus attention on these so the release can be made.

Bill.

On 21 May 2010 13:07, Jason Moxham <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Friday 21 May 2010 07:54:49 Cactus wrote:
>> On May 21, 12:24 am, Jason Moxham <[email protected]> wrote:
>> > On Wednesday 19 May 2010 12:49:51 Bill Hart wrote:
>> > > Hi all,
>> > >
>> > > In the past few months I've been increasingly busy with my research
>> > > and looking at my calendar for the next few months (urgh is it even
>> > > years), I see I am going to have not as much time as I would like to
>> > > work on bignum stuff.
>> > >
>> > > I think it is time to pass on the responsibilities I've had within the
>> > > project to some others.
>> > >
>> > > I'll still be available to ask stuff and I'm sure I'll be able to
>> > > contribute some code from time to time.
>> > >
>> > > I understand that the 2.0.1 release is quite close and I'll still be
>> > > available to help Minh through the process.
>> > >
>> > > The logical person to be in charge of linux stuff is Jason Moxham (who
>> > > is also capable of making releases) and of course Brian is as always,
>> > > in charge of Windows stuff. For contributions for upcoming releases,
>> > > please talk to these guys. I'm sure they'll update everyone with any
>> > > plans for releases as they come to light.
>> > >
>> > > Bill.
>> >
>> > OK , I'm happy to do it.
>> > From memory I believe this is what we have up and coming...
>> >
>> > v2.0.1 is a gcd normalization and a few minor bugletts
>> >
>> > v2.1.0 is a MSVC vs2010 update (assuming everything appears on time)
>> >
>> > There are some minor x86_64 assembler tweeks/updates , linux portions
>> > ready to go , and windows versions depending on how the MSVC update goes.
>> > My windows box is still in the shop so I can't do the windows bit for the
>> > moment.
>>
>> Let me know when you add these to SVN and I'll look at doing it.
>>
>> When you say 'minor tweeks/updates', do you mean a few individual
>> instruction changes that won't need full conversion or full 'Linux to
>> Windows' assembler code conversion?
>>
>>     Brian
>
> Both , but mainly full conversion , I could do the simpler ones if I had my
> windows box back from the shop , I might get it back in time depends on what
> sort of time frame we expect for the release. if not we can delay until the
> next release.
>
> Jason
>
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