[Xastir-dev] Topic: Supported Platforms, Xastir-NG

[Tom Russo]

On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 04:29:17PM -0700, we recorded a bogon-computron collision of the <archer at eskimo.com> flavor, containing:
> On Sat, 14 Jun 2008, Tom Russo wrote:
> 
> > On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 03:56:35PM -0700, we recorded a bogon-computron collision of the <archer at eskimo.com> flavor, containing:
> > > 
> > > Here are a few candidates:
> > > 
> > >     *) Java (Java SE and Java ME)
> > >     *) C++
> > >     *) Python
> > >     *) Ruby
> > >     *) ??
> > > 
> > 
> > I vote C++, and making sure we provide Python and Ruby bindings for the
> > C++ API.  I can't stand java and have no interest in working with it.
> 
> Are there C++ compilers for the Windows platforms that are free?
> Other platforms?

GCC is available on windows, and MicroSchlock Visual C++ Express is free.

> BTW:  We _could_ use Java for the daemon to get extreme
> cross-platform compatibility plus the data persistence layer, but
> use C++ (or something else, or lots of something elses) for the GUI
> clients which connect to it.
> 
> You have a lot of knowledge and interest in mapping:  Would the GUI
> Mapping Client keep your interest?
> 
> Would Java for only the daemon be a deal-breaker for you?

Probably would be.  That would make Xastir the only reason to install
Java on my systems --- I've basically canned it after briefly trying to
use various java based products like ArcExplorer and toys like PCgen (an
RPG (Role Playing Game) aid).  I don't even have java installed on my primary
system.

I'd rather see the daemon written in something else, and maybe some GUI version
in Java for those who want it.

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