[Lazarus] FPC 2.4.0 vs 2.5.1

[Michael Van Canneyt]

On Fri, 9 Apr 2010, Kjow wrote:

> Hi again :)
>
> which are the real differences between FPC 2.4.0 and FPC 2.5.1?

There are too many to say. 2.5.1 is a development version, and
can in theory be very unstable.

> I know that to develop for arm, FPC 2.5.1 is better, but some
> components (like GLScene CVS doesn't work with FPC 2.5.1)... so, which
> differences between FPC 2.4.0 and 2.5.1? And which is the best for
> general purpose?

I would recommend 2.4.0

If you want to develop for arm, maybe you can request merging of some
arm-related fixes from 2.5.1 to 2.4.0.

Michael.