Howdy-
I don't even pretend to understand the issues involved...
I chatted with a former JavaSoft UI dude who shared with me his opinion
that JDK's thread model for the AWT was suboptimum and has lots of
synchronization issues. (Browsing the Bug Parade seems to confirm
this.) Something about new threads being created for new windows (e.g.
modal dialog box) instead of a god-thread in control of all windows. Or
vice-versa. I do remember he said JDK's design is contrary to how
everyone else handles these design issues (e.g. Win32, Toolbox,
whatever).
Soo... Now that this list is talking about AWT... a) I'm very
interested in helping with the Java side. b1) I know diddly about the
native side. b2) Evidently JDK's thread solution is suboptimum and I
was curious if anyone knew what the issues are and more importantly has
a good idea of what to do.
Thanks, Jason
