[openbeos] Re: binary middle ground

> The thing that disturbs me somewhat is that other (Be published) apps
might
> use unpublished APIs. :-/ That could force us to bundle certain kits
together.
> The issue with BONE and the printing kit is a good example.

You will end up identifying groups of binaries that work hand in hand
through undocumented protocols. Many of the UI-related preference
panels use such a protocol with the app_server. Many components
share settings files, or assume thread names, team names, area names
or semaphore names.

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Jean-Baptiste Queru <jb@xxxxxxxxx>


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