[ruby-talk:01806] Re: Using intern.h functions?

From: Andrew Hunt <[e-mail]>
Subject: [ruby-talk:01805] Using intern.h functions?
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 21:17:20 -0500

> In the  ruby source, there's a header file "intern.h" that appears to
> list all the externally available Ruby methods.  However, the comment
> says that these function are *not* available to extensions or
> applications.  Is that true?  If so, why?  If not, is it okay to use
> all of these functions in extension modules and such?

This issue came up on one of Japanese list a while ago.  I believe
Matz wanted to move some functions in the 'intern.h' to the 'ruby.h'
but I assume he is tooooo busy to fix it.

'intern.h' is included from ruby.h so it is ok to use it in you
extension library if you want.  some functions are already used in
many libs.

hope this helps,
--
              yashi