On Sat, Oct 09, 2004 at 10:48:15PM +0100, paddy wrote: > maybe there is a place for this, but my understanding is the evolution > of data formats is coupled to changes in the scaning engine and backward > compatibility is maintained upstream for as long as the upstream > maintainers deem reasonable.
It occurs to me that it may be possible to do some backporting of signatures (as distinct from a simple mechanical translation). No doubt Thomas will provide encouragement, if you are inclined to undertake such a sisyphean task. Peering into my crystal ball I see a man with a soldering iron handing you a medal emblazoned with the words 'Real Programmer'. Regards, Paddy -- Perl 6 will give you the big knob. -- Larry Wall
