I have a question. Would a socket api fall under this discussion for a “Batteries” API. Having basic TCP and UDP (and maybe Bluetooth as well when hardware supports it) would be rather useful, especially in making lua its own standalone language.
I must be missing something obvious, but what is wrong with LuaSocket?
This thread has evolved into "let's discuss specifically what APIs we want to consider 'standard'". LuaSocket might well serve that purpose, but it can't just be assumed blindly.
I don't really have a dog in this fight, since I don't even think it's a fruitful avenue of discourse, but I do get the idea.
/s/ Adam
