Re: GConf debate ... the hermenutical key.

[Michael Meeks <michael ximian com>]

Hi Sander,

On Sat, 16 Jun 2001, Sander Vesik wrote:
> Here's the catch for any other language but C : implement a corba
> binding and anything is trivial. Of course, lots of other things
> become trivial if we force everyone to rewrite in C++ or Java or
> Modula 3 or APL or Fortran 95 with OpenMP.

	Yes, but only trivial for the language we re-write to. CORBA/
Bonobo provides a common cross language glue - that is a big reason for us
using it.

> Sorry Michael, this paragraph is pure demagogy. 

	I'm sorry too Sander. Sadly in a politicised world, where it seems
people with no clue about the issue try to make decisions that affect
technical reality that extend beyond their remit one needs to present the
issue in a clear way for people, to help them understand.

	Also, I see no problem with appealing to the 'mob's technical
preferences - indeed I think it is wise.

> You mean besides what is inside it, including for accessing non-gconf
> storage?

	It adds no new API. This alone makes me pleased with it, less to
learn, document, etc. etc. etc. quite apart from cleanliness and
consistancy arguments.

	Regards,

		Michael.


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