Joe: I think Java would be viable. I'd recommend implementing a simple prototype - maybe like the Tasks tab in the current manager - and then see how it looks on the different platforms.
Let me know if you need any guidance in this. -- David On 19-Apr-2011 10:11 AM, Joe Areeda wrote: > I was looking at the help wanted-programming section. > > The project that really caught my eye is: >> >> * Reimplement the BOINC Manager so that it is: >> o Configurable via an XML file >> o Skinnable via CSS >> o nicer-looking than the WxWidgets? version >> > I know it's a biggie, but I have the time and it doesn't seem like an > urgent need. > > Before I dig in, understand what that really means, and produce a > proposal I have a question. > > Would there be major objections to implementing it in Java? Since the > manager communicates with clients on multiple machines I assume it's all > done through RPCs. > > I've had much better results with cross platform GUI applications in > Java than in C++. I can test in a few versions of Windows and a few in > *nix. I don't have any Macs available but have produced java apps that > work on all 3. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________ > boinc_dev mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.ssl.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/boinc_dev > To unsubscribe, visit the above URL and > (near bottom of page) enter your email address. _______________________________________________ boinc_dev mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ssl.berkeley.edu/mailman/listinfo/boinc_dev To unsubscribe, visit the above URL and (near bottom of page) enter your email address.
