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changes: * NetBSD patches integrated * improvements to the module system * new interfaces basically numerous changes, see plt/notes/mzscheme in the source directory
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MzScheme is an implementation of the Scheme programming language for
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Windows 95/98/NT, MacOS, Unix, and BeOS. MzScheme is R5RS-compliant.
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MzScheme also provides:
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- Pre-emptive threads for all platforms
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- Generative structures (a.k.a. record datatypes)
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- Built-in exceptions; each primitive error raises a specific exception
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- First-class compilation units (modules) for organizing program components
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- A class-based object system reminiscent of C++/Java
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- Built-in regular expression matching tools
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- Simple TCP communication support on all platforms
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- Portable filesystem access procedures
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- Platform-specific process control, including AppleEvent support
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