Subj : C++ standard version in GoldEd
To   : Kai Richter
From : Nil Alexandrov
Date : Wed Sep 27 2023 02:28 pm

Hello, Kai!

Tuesday September 26 2023 23:22, from Kai Richter -> Vitaliy Aksyonov 
 VA>> My question is which C++ stnadard version may be appropriate in
 VA>> GoldEd?

I read your question as -- what is the minimum -std=c++... I can enable in my compiler that will not break any existing or future builds. And the answer is GoldEd+ "supported" platforms and compilers. Have you seen the list? Have you seen that (semi) automated CI/CD pipeline?

I am joking here but you will see that there are volunteers who are going to produce binary packages out of master branch once your pull request is merged. This will give you a clue on which platforms are still alive and what compilers they use.

Optimistically, I would establish the minimum C++ standard for GoldEd+ to be C++11. Though, I am not sure about Open Watcom C/C++ capabilities as I have seen it in use at least for the Husky project.

 KR> Well, i'm not qualified to answer that question.

At least, you can do your best effort.

 VA>> If it's possible to start using C++11, code may be made much
 VA>> safer with modern features

 KR> From a user point of view i don't care much about modern or old code
 KR> as long it is working code.

As a user, will you run DOS version of GoldEd+?

 KR> From a fidonet member point of view i would like to see support for as
 KR> many as possible hard- and software platforms.

Software platforms? saas software as a service?

 KR> On the other hand old code running on old hard- and software will
 KR> continue to work on old systems like they do now.

True. You still can download .exe files for Dos/OS2/Win32/you name it and it shall/shouldbe compatible with the modern FTN software, because we have established FTSC facility.

Best Regards,
Nil
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