Re: (FC-Devel) What Has Been Happening

[Dean LaVergne <deanlav@sprintmail.com>]

"Arjan J. Molenaar" wrote:

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dean LaVergne [mailto:deanlav@sprintmail.com]
> > Sent: donderdag 10 februari 2000 12:19
> > To: freecase-devel@seul.org
> > Subject: (FC-Devel) What Has Been Happening
> >
> >
> > Yes, some things have been happening.  Unfortunately it has
> > been mainly
> > in silence.  I have been doing what Jeff Wolfe suggested and have been
> > working on architecture and tools issues.
> >
> > Along with Sami and Chris we have examined all the projects currently
> > going on.  While they are great and I applaud their efforts, they are
> > not what FreeCase is supposed to be.
> >
> > Tools:  Yes, C++, GTK+, OmniORB, XMI.  Same platforms we originally
> > agreed upon (Linux, Windows98 & NT -- and now 2000 I guess).
>
> What is Yes?
>

I meant that yes, we have tools selected - sorry for the confusion.

>
> Why OmniOrb and not ORBit? (probably the stage of development...)
>

Primarily the stage of development.  Pre-built Linux & Windows versions, ongoing development by AT&T, etc.

>
> No GTK+ wrapper (like Sugar or GTK--)?
>

In our search for stable toolsets on both Windows and Linux, these were never discovered.  I would be interested in hearing
about them.

>
> > I have been using my expertise in the model interchange area.  I have
> > been lucky enough to be employed where my efforts at my day job
> > coincides with what we need to do here.
> >
> > What we need now are some people willing to code.  We especially need
> > someone to begin the GUI prototype.  Any takers?
>
> That would mean somebody has to work on a useable canvas. I have some experience with canvasses (mainly through failure ;-).
>
> How about the repository? are there any ideas for interfaces? Has somebody found a usable one on the net?
>

Unfortunatley, due to some ongoing negotiations, I am unable to go into detail about exactly what I am doing here.  Suffice it
to say that the repository, including versioning, group and individual development are well on their way.  I apologize for being
secretive, but legally I must wait before disclosing further.

>
> > Unfortunately, I am in class until Friday or I would be more
> > verbose and
> > detailed.  Anyone willing to help?  With which areas?  What
> > can I do to
> > help you get started?
> >
> > More later when there's time.
> >
> > Thanks for the interest,
> >
> > Dean
>
> I can probably not be contacted before next monday... I'll see what I can do on my repository approach.
>
> regards,
>
> Arjan

Please see my further email for a more complete discussion.

Dean