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What is LuaX?


LuaX is a scriptable, multi-OS programming platform, set up from various open source C/C++ libraries and the Lua scripting language.
Currently supported platforms are:
  • Mac OS X
  • Ubuntu Linux (x86, arm, power-pc)
  • Win32 (98/2000/XP)
  • PocketPC 2003 (arm, x86)
Modules available:
  • User interface
            • System
                          • OS specific
                              • LPT-port - (Win32*, Linux)
                              • NI-GPIB* - (Win32/Linux/OS X)
                              • NI-DAQmx / NI-DAQmx Base* (Win32/Linux/OS X)
                                You can create any kinds of programs with LuaX, but it is mainly intended for Embedded and Industrial Automation tasks.

                                Download


                                Download LuaX from LuaForge.
                                For Win32 users without a compiler, a standalone                                 setup.exe is available.

                                License


                                LuaX is released under the LGPL 2 open source license. You are allowed to use it in both commercial and non-commercial applications, without paying license fees. However, if you modify the provided source code, modified copies should also be provided to the public, with the LGPL 2 license.
                                Individual C/C++ components used by the LuaX modules may have various licenses, s.a.                                 MIT/X11, BSD-style and/or LibPng/zLib. Please see the documentation for more details.

                                Mailing List Community

                                There is a LuaX mailing list at LuaForge. You are welcome to join and present your concerns on any issues regarding LuaX. For generic Lua discussion, we recommend turning to lua-users list.