Easy-ISLisp ver5.00

Easy-ISLisp Version 5.0 Release Notes

We are excited to announce the release of Easy-ISLisp version 5.0! This major update brings several new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s a detailed overview of what’s new in this version:

New Features
Parallel Functions
Easy-ISLisp now includes a comprehensive set of parallel functions to enhance multi-process, multi-thread, and distributed computing capabilities. Here is a summary of the new parallel functions:

Multi-Process Functions
(mp-create n): Create n processes.
(mp-call fun a1 .. an): Apply fun with arguments in multi-process.
(mp-exec s1 ... sn): Execute a sequence of forms in multi-process.
(mp-part sw s1 ... sn): Execute partial sequence of forms in multi-process.
(mp-let forms body): Bind variables and execute body in multi-process.
(mp-eval n exp): Evaluate expression in the n-th child Lisp process.
(mp-report str): Display string on parent terminal.
(mp-close): Close all processes.
Multi-Thread Functions
(mt-create n): Create n threads.
(mt-call fun a1 .. an): Apply fun with arguments in multi-thread.
(mt-exec s1 ... sn): Execute a sequence of forms in multi-thread.
(mt-let forms body): Bind variables and execute body in multi-thread.
(mt-lock s1 ... sn): Execute forms with mutex in multi-thread.
(mt-close): Close all threads.
Distributed Process Functions
(dp-create n): Create n distributed processes.
(dp-call fun a1 .. an): Apply fun with arguments in distributed process.
(dp-exec s1 ... sn): Execute a sequence of forms in distributed process.
(dp-let forms body): Bind variables and execute body in distributed process.
(dp-part sw s1 ... sn): Execute partial sequence of forms in distributed process.
(dp-report str): Display string on parent terminal.
(dp-eval n exp): Evaluate expression in the n-th child Lisp process.
(dp-transfer fn): transfer file to all child lisp.
(dp-compile fn): compile file in parent and all child Lisp.
(dp-load fn): load file in parent and all child Lisp.
(dp-close): Close all distributed processes.

Improvements
Enhanced stability and performance of the Lisp interpreter and compiler.
Improved TCP/IP message transmission ensuring messages of a certain length are successfully communicated.
Revised communication protocol between parent and child Lisp processes to ensure efficient error handling and reporting.

Documentation
Updated and organized documentation for all functions, including detailed descriptions and usage examples. See PARA.md PARA1,md PARA2.md

Acknowledgements
We thank all contributors and users for their valuable feedback and support. Special thanks to the former and current Interlisp-D developer for their insights and comments regarding network capabilities and message-passing systems.

How to Update
To update to Easy-ISLisp version 5.0, follow the installation instructions in the updated README.md

We hope you enjoy the new features and improvements in Easy-ISLisp version 5.0. Your feedback is always welcome!

Happy LISPing!