[Rd] rgl for Windows

[Uwe Ligges]

John Fox wrote:

> Dear list members,
> 
> I think that it's a pity that there's no Windows binary for the rgl package
> on CRAN. I understand that rgl doesn't compile with the standard Windows
> tools and that there's a Windows binary on Daniel Adler's web site. But the
> lack of an rgl binary on CRAN provides presents a potential obstacle to at
> least some Windows users, such as many students in introductory courses. 
> 
> Is there a way to get an rgl binary onto CRAN (or would this just be too
> much trouble)?

John,

there is a way. Daniel Adler and I have found a way to provide a version 
on CRAN. I think Daniel will upload such a version shortly ...

Best,
Uwe



> Regards,
>  John
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