[fpc-pascal] Comparing version numbers

[Vincent Snijders]

A.J. Venter wrote:
> So the question is:
> 1) does somebody HAVE an algorithm for this already ?
> 2) If not, can somebody give me a hint about what approach to take ?

Split the version string in several numbers:
version := '4.0.12';
major := 4
minor := 0;
patch := 12;

versionnumber := major * 10000 + minor * 100 + patch

then you can numerically compare version numbers.

the 100 (a) and 10000 (b) can be adjusted for your needs.

a must be bigger than the max number of patches
b must be bigger that the max numer of patches times the max numer of 
minor versions.

So this algorithm can not 4.194.299

Vincent