I haven't reported it. I think it should be reported though, for sure.

On 21 May 2010 17:25, Jason Moxham <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Friday 21 May 2010 14:16:49 Bill Hart wrote:
>> 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)
>
> using CFLAGS=-O2 fixes that problem , I'll see if I can add it to the 
> configure
> mechanism , I assume that GCC already know about this problem?
>
>
>> * 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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