var'aq Release Notes


maintained by Brian Connors
revised 11 September 2000

Version Information

This is the status of the var'aq project as of 11 September 2000.

This is the qor release, named for the first Klingon captain shown on the Original Series. It is dedicated to the memory of John Colicos, who died earlier this year.

Status Summary

We are moving ahead! Console I/O (on a very rudimentary level) is here, as well as much of the mathematical functionality and string handling. Lists are not here yet, and a more robust I/O model must await a better understanding of Klingon hacker culture to understand issues like authentication and how distributed processing might be used.

This release is to be considered pre-alpha -- basically a technology release for people who want to start writing sample code. It is nowhere close to feature-complete, and important tools such as the Klingon<->English translator programs and a reasonably friendly front end are missing. The documentation is minimal, there is very little sample code, and the whole thing is very Linux-centric at this point. If you are afraid to tread in hostile territory like this, you might want to hold off on playing with var'aq for a while.

Interpreter Status

The interpreter is available with both Klingon and English keywords; however, keep in mind that maintenance is done mostly on the English version and the translator program is not ready for prime time. This will be fixed eventually.

The following keywords are currently supported:

Specification Status

A few changes:


Click here to go to the var'aq home page.