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Language:
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MetaTalk (HyperTalk derivative)
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Version:
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2.2
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Parts:
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interpreter
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Author:
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MetaCard Corporation <info@metacard.com>
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Location:
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http://www.metacard.com, ftp://ftp.metacard.com/MetaCard
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Description:
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MetaTalk is a high-level scripting language derived from
the HyperTalk language used in HyperCard. Extensions
include support for associative arrays, regex pattern
matching, and running subprocesses.
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Conformance:
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Runs HyperTalk scripts that don't access graphical
components of HyperCard
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Features:
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- easy to learn language (minimal syntactic hurdles)
- performance comparable to Perl
- handles binary data
- many platform specific extensions such as signals
on UNIX system, and Registry access on Windows
- graphical version available (commercial product)
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Bugs:
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see BUGS.txt file in distribution
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Restriction:
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MetaTalk is free, but is a binary-only distribution.
No restrictions on applications distributed with it.
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Ports:
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most UNIX systems or Windows 95/NT
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Status:
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commercially supported by MetaCard Corporation
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Discussion:
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metacard-list mailing list (see FAQ in distribution)
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Help:
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support@metacard.com
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Support:
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where help may be gotten from
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Announcements:
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metacard-list
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Contact:
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MetaCard Corporation <info@metacard.com>
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Updated:
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October 3rd, 1998
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