Re: Compilers, exceptions, code size, etc. [was: Re: Cannot compile Lyx

[Andre Poenitz]

> > And could have some more advantages. You could 'register' new functions
> > at run time. You do not need a monolithic 2MB+ binary when you
> > use only 10% of the functionality. 
> > Just load 'modules' dynamically on demand...
> 
> Gawd, I wish I knew how to code that!  If I did, I'd contribute
> something using it to LyX.

This is much easier than you'd expect. Have a look at the dlopen(3) 
man page for starters...

However, I am not suggesting to actually start fiddling around 
with dynamic loadable modules in LyX. It could be a natural extension
once LyX is no more Spaghett-yX ;-)

Andre'

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