Re: [platform-swt-dev] MacOS X port status?

["Mike Wilson/OTT/OTI" <Mike_Wilson@xxxxxxx>]

> If I can call you McQ, you can call me Mo.  :-)
Thanks, Mo. <grins>

> To get an Open Source project going you need to kick it off by having at
> least a good chunk of working code.  The current SWT code base is a good
> start, but more than that and the little BlackMoon example needs to be ready
> before going all out.  Without at least the Widget hierarchy and Events in
> place, the project would be total chaos try to manage in an Open Source
> manner.  (The chaos comes from having many different developers from many
> different backgrounds and limited communication facilities.  Without
> something in place to lead the way, everyone will go off in a hundred
> different directions at once.)

> Here's my plan.  Once we get HelloWorld5 working at 100% with a clean
> design, I think the project will have all of the show stopping issues
> addressed (see Andre's past emails for the list).  It will then be time get
> utilize a CVS repository because it will then be possible to turn individual
> developers loose on trying to get the controlexamples and the other sample
> applications to work.
Sounds fine to me. Are you sure you aren't interesting in being the port lead. ;-) 

Just so you know, I agree that it doesn't make sense to worry about the status of the project until the "exploratory hacking" phase is over. If I sounded like I was pressuring you (the group), it's because I *am* actually keen to see this happen and my enthusiasm is leaking out.

> Did you buy that Mac yet?  :-)
I'm down to deciding between going the cheap route and getting an iMac or springing for a laptop. It occurred to me that carrying the laptop around would give me more opportunities to work on it.

McQ.

(p.s. It's what you get when you pronounce "MIKEW")