FreeLists / openbeos / [openbeos] Re: Konqueror update (plus radical proposal)

["Michael Phipps" <mphipps1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are tons of tasks that COULD be done. This is not a bad task.
But it is not our task. We chose to reimplement the OS. 
Working on native QT, libsdl, better X, etc are all good and wonderful
projects. But working on something else will put as that much further 
behind. :-( 

Anyone disagree?

>Hi everyone.  Just a quick note that I've uploaded BeBits with a weely 
>snapshot of konqueror-embedded (http://www.bebits.com/app/2422).  There 
>is also a touchy screenshot at: http://members.optushome.com.au/beoz/
>konqueror.jpg.
>
>Having said that, I'm about to start a 'dangerous' thread on this list.  
>I'm pretty sure that it will flush out some of the lurkers on this 
>list, and may even entice Helmar to start posting again :-)  
>
>Here is my proposal - OpenBeOS urgently tackles the port of native Qt 
>(without X11) to BeOS.  A native port of Qt-2.3.1 will open the 
>floodgates of hundreds of KDE applications, including a more functional 
>Konqueror, a port of KOffice (and its components) and countless other 
>apps.  This is a perfect project to mould the OpenBeOS group (emphasis 
>on MOULD).  The Interface Kit group can gain experience porting a 
>foreign display API to BeOS, and the networking team can also gain 
>valuable experience with refining the Konqueror port.
>
>I can think of hundreds of reasons why OpenBeOS should tackle this 
>project, and only one reason why it shouldn't.  As I've previously 
>stated, this project will help MOULD the OpenBeOS group, and everyone 
>will benefit from the experience (developers and whats left of the 
>community).
>
>I apologise for infecting the list with my sinister motives.