Re: MC for Win32 revival

[Pavel Roskin <proski gnu org>]

Hi, Zdzislaw!

> Graphical shells are very well known in the DOS and Windows world with the 
> most prominent Norton Commander in the lead (and I think that it isn't a 
> coincidence that MC stands for Midnight Commander). 

Correct.

> Another one (IMO much better than NC) is FAR (File ARchiver).
>
> Whoever then comes out with the idea of graphical shell for DOS/Windows 
> should be aware of the existance of at least those two products.

I think it's true not only for DOS and Windows.  It's usually a good idea
to be compatible with other software (even for other platforms) when it
comes to user interface.

> A question to Pavel. Back in 1990-91 I've been working with QNX very often 
> with the help from some graphical shell. Could it be MC?

I don't think so.  The old ChangeLog for Midnight Commander starts in 
1994.  Also the copyright for the widget library (src/widget.c) starts in 
1994.

P.S. Please don't quote parts on the original message that are not
essential for your reply.

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Regards,
Pavel Roskin