On 30-May-01 Mark McClelland wrote: > >> Im assuming the library is something like >> >> convert_fromfmt_tofmt(from, to >> > Not to nitpick, but wouldn't this be better: > > convert(src, srcformat, dest, destformat) > > That way, new formats could be added without changing the apps' code (or > even without recompiling it if we use a shared lib) In case you´re interested... I´ve written up my idea on how an (expandable) shared library should look like. The URL is http://www.smcc.demon.nl/ccvt/ This is a draft, not fully completed yet, and open for debate. It contains documentation from both the programmers point of view (us!), and the library maintainers/writers (ehm, us? :)) POV. - Nemosoft ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try SorceryNet! One of the best IRC-networks around! irc.sorcery.net:9000 URL: never IRC: nemosoft IscaBBS (bbs.isca.uiowa.edu): Nemosoft >> Never mind the daylight <<
