From: "Hal E. Fulton" Date: 2001-11-01T13:25:32+09:00 Subject: [ruby-talk:24049] Re: I want a *really* small Ruby interpreter ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Prescod To: ruby-talk ML Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 7:51 PM Subject: [ruby-talk:24045] Re: I want a *really* small Ruby interpreter > Christian Ericsson wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > If only the basic OOL features, basic I/O functions (to read and write a > > file), functions for serial communication (COM-ports) support, basic print > > functions, etc is needed. Would it be possible to strip the Ruby interpreter > > heavily to ensure that it will compile under DOS using the tiny memory > > model? > > Do you mind if I ask what DOS-running device is THAT restricted? > Sounds a lot like the HP200LX palmtop to me. Mine is six years old, but I still use it (haven't joined the Palm generation just yet). It's a DOS 6.0 platform. I think it can handle larger programs, but naturally you want to conserve space. Mine is limited to 10 megs. Hal