Powell search minimization package from InSuk Joung. See http://mailman.jach.hawaii.edu/pipermail/perldl/2009-July/004269.html. Placing this note here so it doesn't get forgotten while we decide whether to add it to the main distro or upload separately to CPAN.
Derek, has a decision been made...is this planned to apply for 2.4.8?
At the moment I would say no, because there is an external dependency Math::Brent that is at version 0.01 as of 28-December-1995. Unless that dependency can be removed, I think PDL::Opt::Powell would be a good candidate for separate upload to CPAN.
Derek- I've assigned you to this ticket. Please close if the
indicated patches have been applied. Thanks. --Chris