On Fri, Jan 31, 2003 at 11:21:36 -0800, Tom wrote: > > The worst situation we can end up in if we go ahead with XAP is two > > plugin APIs on Linux; XAP and a new, totally incompatible API. That's > > still a lot better than the *current* situation on Windows and Mac > > OS. > > Given the nature of vested interest, this is probably the best > situation, not the worst. Don't wait. The only reason to delay is if > you actually believe that a unified approach is not just possible, but > probable. Closed developers might agree to a closed, members only, > approach but a true unification would require either presently closed > developers to abandon the idea of trade secrets, or open developers to > abandon the gpl. Neither is likely. If you are into it, just go ahead.
I think thats overly negative, theres a worl of difference between open APIs and open source plugins. - Steve
