Re: VB6, VB2005, or Something Else?

On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 07:55:50 -0600, "Ralph"
<nt_consulting64@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
<snip>

I have to agree that the new Qt/Windows looks better. It has always been an
interesting product. A bit pricey tho.

Tried it (console eval) once for a few simple services/daemons - it had a
bit of trouble with the differences in threading models. Ended up doing
almost as many conditional compiles as we would have done without it. But
that wasn't a very fair test. It did "Address Book" well.

If a fellow needed to go there, Qt/Windows looks like the toy to have.

It would seem that the best solution for portability is still "C" and always
has been. We have only been mucking about the wilderness for the last 30
years. <g>

I saw this :-

====================
Windows Emulator under Linux - Crossover Office

http://www.codeweavers.com/
====================

Personally I reckon that someone is going to offer a dual boot image,
or a switchable system, that provides morons with Open Office, the
chance to attempt to run 'Windows' Apps under Linux, and a pure Win
section if they want it.

Curiously, it is the domestic market that drives manufacturing
- they would be happier with a 'toaster' and a few disk on keys

Ina few years, I would not be surprized to se a PC as effectively a
keyboard and mouse, servicing standalone systems that can be hot
swapped.


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