From: Daniel Berger <djberg96@...>
Date: 2009-01-03T11:05:10+09:00
Subject: Re: Pure Ruby Zlib::GzipWriter



On Dec 15 2008, 9:32 am, Daniel Berger <djber...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> There's a project out there called "zliby" [1] which partially
> implements the zlib library. Unfortunately, only the Zlib::GzipReader
> class has been implemented so far. I'd like to have a pure Ruby
> implementation of the Zlib::GzipWriterclass.
>
> I've put in a feature request [2] but I'd like to see it expedited. In
> order to expedite this, I'm offering $100 to anyone who can implement
> it. In order to qualify for the bounty, your Zlib::GzipWriterclass
> must meet the following criteria:
>
> * It must be pure Ruby. No extensions. No FFI.
> * It must have tests (and pass them)
> * It must match the current Zlib::GzipWriterinterface
> * It must be cross platform
> * It must be able to generate a proper gem file from a gemspec (the
> acid test)
> * It must be contributed back to the zliby project
> * It must be done within 60 days of this post
>
> If these conditions are met, you will receive your bounty via PayPal.
>
> What's my motivation? Mainly MS Windows. I run a hand built version of
> Ruby, and getting the zlib wrapper to build with MS VC++ is such a
> colossal PITA that I'd like to avoid it completely. Beyond that,
> however, is that it eliminates a third party dependency (zlib) and
> gives me the ability to create gems. At the moment I can only read
> them.

Yet more ammunition:

http://www.misuse.org/science/2007/09/07/ruby-zlib-buffer-error-on-windows/

Regards,

Dan