On 2 September 2017 at 21:59, John H Palmieri <jhpalmier...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I don't know if Sage works on Solaris right now, but if it does, does it > build gcc (as it does on OS X), or does it use a preexisting compiler? > I would be surprised if Sage did build on Solaris now, as I would be extreamly surprised if something has broken it since I last built it. But Sage certainly did build gcc. > > > I believe SAGE64 does more than just add the -m64 flag in a couple of >> places, so I would propose it is not removed, as it would effectively kit >> any attempt to build a 64-bit Solaris version of Sage. >> > > > I think it mainly adds -m64, but this is not hard to investigate. > > John > It *mainly* does. But I'm 99% sure it does other things too. BTW, I was until recently giving serious consideration to doing a maths degree at the Open University. http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/qualifications/q31 The only problem is since I got my Ph.D. more than 16 years ago, none of my academic qualifications count for anything, and so I need to start with "Discovering Mathematics", which the OU describe as: "This key introductory OU level 1 module provides a gentle start to the study of mathematics. It will help you to integrate mathematical ideas into your everyday thinking and build your confidence in using and learning mathematics. You’ll cover statistical, graphical, algebraic, trigonometric and numerical concepts and techniques, and be introduced to mathematical modelling. Formal calculus is not included and you are not expected to have any previous knowledge of algebra. The skills introduced will be ideal if you plan to study more mathematics modules, such as *Essential mathematics 1* (MST124). It is also suitable for users of mathematics in other areas, such as computing, science, technology, social science, humanities, business and education." I object to paying to learn such noddy stuff. I've been in touch with the OU, but it seems a BSc, MSc and PhD all in science/engineering are worth nothing, so can not attract any credits, so save me any money. The OU has zero flexibility.</gripe> Dave. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "sage-devel" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to sage-devel+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to sage-devel@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/sage-devel. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
