Why? To encourage people like you!

On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 10:54 AM Akakima <akakim...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ok. I will try with VS2013.
>
> > I'm curious. Why do you want to build from source and not just use the
> > install packages we distribute?
>
> Simple response:
> Because i can.
> Because it's more fun for a developer.
> This what open-source is about.
> Also, there is a small chance i will contribute something for the J
> commmunity in the future.
> This would not be the case if J was not not open-source.
>
> I once produced a Cygwin version of J 701b. I will produce a Cygwin
> version of J 9.
> This means some new people may be introduced to J.
>
> And last, i was an APL user, now i am a J fan who says nice thing about J
> ...
>
>
> With all due respect, i am curious. Why did you open-source J ?
>
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