Maxima's interface to GUI's, etc. (was Re: [Maxima] Maxima - new GUI)

--- James Amundson <amundson@users.sourceforge.net> wrote:

> Yes, yes, yes. All free software projects are in development
> (including ours).

Can't argue with that :-).  I guess my main reaction was a holdover
from the intimidation of watching Fresco and its attempted use of
CORBA, but that was a different type (and scale) of problem.  

> Clorb looks like a good start, anyway. I have only used it for
> simple things so far, but it worked for those. I wouldn't worry so 
> much about the labels, i.e., Alpha. I would worry if didn't really 
> do anything.

I was more concerned that we might wind up having to impliment some
large chunk of missing functionality needed by Maxima, but considering
I like McCLIM for the GUI I don't know why that would worry me :-).

If CORBA/CLORB looks like the best tool for the job (or that it can be
made into the best tool for the job), I'm all for it.  This is one area
where getting it right the first time would save a LOT of pain down the
road, and is well worth some effort/learning curve up front. 

CY


		
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