Tom,

I realize anything using the prototype chain is doomed to this fate. While
it would be next to impossible to create a compatibility mode between
Mootools & Prototype it would however be theoretically possible to do so
with a namespaced framework.

I guess I need to clarify my goals and expectations. I apologize for the
title of the post, its has an element of sensationalism ;-) I never expected
nor thought it was worth pursuing a compatibility level that would recreate
another frameworks API with mootools.  Nor was it my goal or focus to even
worry or deal with other prototype based frameworks. My goal was to try and
make Mootools peacefully coexist with other namespaced frameworks,
particularly JQuery.

I use Mootools on a daily basis and I am aware of all the complexities you
pointed out. At the same time I have been required to be familiar with
JQuery. I believe it was Jan that said earlier "that it is not an optimal
solution to have two frameworks coexisting". The extra overhead, the
duplication etc all take away the advantages. I do my absolute best to avoid
even finding myself in a situation where this might happen. I also feel that
if such a solution existed it should not be supported by Mootools as the
levels of technical issues multiply. It is best to have someone leave and
focus on a single framework. Rather then getting tied up in knots with two
frameworks and javascript. So far I hope were on the same page ;-)

I brought this up because I have had experience making JQuery and Mootools
code running in the same page. Its not pretty but it is possible. I
apologize for bring this into open discussion as it will only result in
headaches. With the "holiday" I had too much time to ponder the post about
Wordpress plugins using Mootools while facing the Jquery dependency.  I love
Mootools, I hate touching anything else and I thank you and the rest of the
team daily as you make my day of coding that much easier and enjoyable.

I will try and refrain from such radical hypothesis testing in the future.


Nathan

On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 11:42 PM, Iván N Paz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 1 "?" wouldn't convey my concern/intrigue on this  :-P
>
> >  ps: @Iván, one question mark (?) is enough!
>

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