I think you guys are right. There probably is a very limited market, but on the other hand I think a book itself will generate publicity. This is how I see it as and why i think publishing is useful.
1a) the book would generate is own publicity and with this some legetimicy - thus I think it would also be easier to convince Activestate and other repositry of its importance. It is surprising to me that activestate is taking such a non-active role in this module because more people using win32::gui could boost ther "perlapp" distrbution as well. 1) There are many perl "hackers" out there, and many I believe would not mind having the capapibility to code a windows program. I think, due to exposure, that some of them has never even heard of this module. A book could just be enough to spark their interest. 2) the book could lure people just starting out. I think most people go towards vb or c++ because perl does not have, or they don't think have the capibility to code for windows app. 2b) tk is not win32::gui 3) Besides the book could be title something like programming windows app with perl, which could be more general and catchy. 4) its fun. I say lets not care about how many books we can sell. As long as I can sell about 15 and make back the initial invenstment I would be cool with that ;) so please contact me if you anyone is interested, cause I am seriously thinking about doing this - just need a couple of more guys/gal to help out. al ;) On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:51:56 -0000, Jez White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I must admit I would buy a win32::gui cookbook:) > > I think the market for a real book is a little limited though - in my view > the biggest problem with win32::gui is it's exposure. I still come across > developers who are using TK or web based front ends for win32 apps simply > because they didn't know win32::gui existed. If for example, win32::gui was > included in all activestate win32 distributions, then you would be a ready > made market! > > Good luck,
