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
>
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