End of this blog

I think I will not be blogging on Advogato anymore. No one can comment on my posts, and it doesn't seem to be reaching anyone. So, logging off...

Function entry support

Now Mathomatic can accept any function strings, like f(x+y), by typing "set special_variable_characters ()" at the beginning of a session. It copies the entire function string into a variable name, so no operations can be performed on it, but it can exist and be displayed in any expression where everything else works. Functions can then perhaps be taken care of by another program if needed.

This is just added as a temporary measure, until I get better and add more function support to Mathomatic. Otherwise any function entry gives the error: "Named functions currently not implemented, except when using m4."
Trig and many other standard functions are handled with m4 Mathomatic (the program named rmath), which is usually included in any recent Mathomatic package.

Mathomatic in Debian

Had my first Debian package update uploaded today.
Mathomatic is now maintained by me in Debian.
This may be a good thing, now I have the ability
to create and/or maintain any Debian package that
needs it.

Mathomatic version 15.6.3 is released today, it is a ton of work, but I had to do it before I end up in the hospital again. I am feeling like I am going to lose consciousness all the time now. Not a pleasant feeling.

My Internet is totally controlled by an unfriendly alien force. I hope it doesn't hurt me. It has removed all social contact from me. I just keep doing good in my little cage.

I ran some diagnostics on my previous Linux desktop to see what was wrong with it, and now it works! So I now have two Ubuntu desktops! I am using both, one designated secure and the other insecure.

I recently made a lot of improvements to Mathomatic with the new, secure desktop. A new release is coming shortly unless I end up in the hospital again. My body is failing me.