My point was only to refer to the inherent exclusive danger of open source tools that Microsoft has had occasion to exploit, and that is the reliability of a construct if derivatives aren't controlled as there root. And I'm referring to the language not the classes. Requesting a feature change or improvement is far different from requesting open source of the Flex As3 language definition.
What I mean by this is that Open Source code in the form of AS3 classes is a good thing. Any notion, however, that the community of Flex Developers would be able to distribute a different base interpreter is a dangerous one and competitors like Microsoft know it (this doesn't include a custom lex and interpreter for a 3rd party but the idea of a new version of a Flex interpreter). My only point was to keep Adobe informed of some of Microsoft's strategies they have exhibited in the past. I'm sure some at Adobe already know it, but I believe in the lessons of history and the need to repeat them when the possibility of danger is still there, especially as a friendly reminder to the Flex community at large. There is no whining going on here by anybody as far as I can tell; only, if anything, casting the stone from a possible whiny arm. The fact is that the community of development on the whole in the world is becoming a lot better, but there are still people out there with a never ending thirst for control, and to keep their behemoths alive. -r aceoohay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Robert: Yes this is an earnest request. While I do not shrink from controversy if I believe it will get things done, I don't needlessly whine either. I believe that it is important to make sure that we help the developers of our tools understand what is important to us consumers of the tools. Otherwise their direction/vision may preclude them from doing the little things that make the difference between a easy to use tool and one that ain't. But really folks, this isn't rocket science, the sort routines are broken. Paul --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Robert Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I don't believe the Flex language itself is open source, only the .swf format. > > Someone at adobe may want to clear that up. > > Although I'm sure this is an earnest request, whenever open source is discussed one thing everyone on this list has to be careful of is that MICROSOFT will not go well into that good night of the loser status that are suffering at the hands of Apple and Linux after the desperate attempts by SCO. > > I've learned enough about them to know that. They will keep people out on the edge of happenings to attempt to stir trouble, so any discussion of Open Source (microsoft's thorn) in a way that would disturb the good foundation of Flash end-users should looked at closely. > > One thing I've learned about enemies is that once you begin to feel sorry for their sad state, they usually have such little class as to reach out in desperation to draw their gun from their black holster and beady blue eyes to shoot at innocence. > > Mercy is good, but not with Microsoft (never). > > -r > > Ralf Bokelberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Why has you data null values in the first place? > Maybe you can put in some dummy data? > Cheers > Ralf. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. > --------------------------------- Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage.