Not a crazy idea. I can see where XML has it's advantages. However, only of Blackbox's big pluses is that on the GUI it only depends on Xlib, it doesn't need Gtk, etc. Adding an XML dependency to the Blackbox binary would definitely be a big no-no.
However, why does Blackbox need to have an XML library built in? Another option would be to have your XML config files and build the Blackbox config files from them using an external program. You could even go as far as have blackbox compile its config files on the fly at startup. That could easily be a compile-time, or even run-time, option. Just my two cents. James. On December 3, 2003 12:56 pm, Ciprian Popovici wrote: > Here's a crazy idea: XML configuration file. Would it add more > flexibility and possibilities to third party configuration tools? Would > the extra dependency on expat (or other XML library) be a big no-no? > Would making the menu file and the styles XML-based too be a good idea? > > The main drawback would be making expat a permanent requirement (once > you decide to use XML you have to, you can't enable/disable it at > compilation time). > > The advantage would be third party tools having a much easier job of > working with the Blackbox related preference files. > > -- > Ciprian Popovici -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] List archives: http://asgardsrealm.net/lurker/splash/index.html Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
