Re: [TCLCORE] TIP #291: Add the 'platform' Package to Tcl

[Arjen M. <arj...@wl...>]

Steve Landers wrote:

> 
> ABSTRACT 
>==========
>
> This TIP proposes adding the *platform* package to the Tcl core sources 
> and to install it automatically, similar to what is currently done with 
> the *tcltest* package. 
>
>  
>
Will this package distinguish between Windows, Cygwin and MinGW/Msys?
These platforms are indistinguishable via  tcl_platform and sometimes you
really need to know which one you are at - for instance to invoke external
programs or to find out what other facilities are available.

(See: http://wiki.tcl.tk/1649)

Regards,

Arjen