RE: RE: [platform-swt-dev] org.eclipse.swt.SWT

["Joe Pluta" <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Erik Poupaert
>
> SWT has proven that it can do Eclipse; which is an accomplishment.

Agreed.

> Further, it is the improvement process that could differentiate SWT from
> Swing. A process in which people contribute fixes and new code is
> -- on the
> long term -- superior to a process where you have a fixed team
> doing all the
> work.

Also agreed, in the long term.

> Another consideration is that SWT will never really
> disappear and make
> your investments in it worthless. The source is available and if this site
> goes down, some other site will pick it up.

This is an interesting idea.  That SWT is actually a less dangerous
investment than Swing, because Swing might die some day.  This would only
happen if Sun kills it, but the fact is that it is possible.

These are excellent arguments, Erik.  I will use them when appropriate.

Joe