Re: [MiNT] appl_getinfo(APGI_VERSION(=96)) implementation

["Arnaud BERCEGEAY" <arnaud.bercegeay@free.fr>]

Hello,

> > - appl_getinfo() which may return 4 short data in intout[].
> >
> > What i suggest is to add the following general purpose function (which  
> > may
> > be used for futur AES appl_getinfo mode) :
> >
> > - appl_getinfo_str() which may return 4 strings (address set in  
> > addrin[])
> >
> > With the all-in-one function, we have to create a particular function
> > (which probably only fit for the particular API_VERSION mode).
>
> Isn't the whole point of appl_getinfo() to _avoid_ applications rely on
> version numbers and version strings, and rely on supported features
> instead?

yes, but appl_getinfo seems to be the best place to return information  
about the AES if an application need it (for example to write that string  
in a debug file generated by the application).

best regards,
Arnaud.