Re: Multitasking Preview Release

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Michael Nelson wrote:

> I really like the new task API. Robert can do things with it that just
> simply be done in a library by building it into the interpreter. But the
> ideal of zero cost for programs that don't use it will not be realized
> in all cases.
>
> A case in point is my own Method Euphoria.

[explanation snipped]

> This will cause ME programs to run slower, even if they never use
> tasking.
>
> This issue will affect any library which maintains state information per
> program that would need to shift to maintaining state information per task.

Maybe Rob could introduce a concerning "with" statement:
    with/without multitasking

Just an idea.

Regards,
   Juergen

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