[gmpi] Re: Reqs draft
- From: Tim Hockin <thockin@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gmpi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 13:03:59 -0800
On Tue, Nov 11, 2003 at 08:51:07AM -0500, RonKuper@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I'm thinking aloud to myself if I think this is OK, too. Pros and cons (did
> I miss anything?):
>
> Metadata in DLL, pros:
> - Same object provides meta-data and functionality
> - Meta data can be coughed up algorithmically, ie, one DLL can expose
> multiple plugs
This is my preferred answer, but there have been valid objections..
> External metadata, pros:
> - Standards such as XML can be leveraged
> - All "cons" of metadata in DLL go away
So I'm more than willing to accept this, provided there is a way to specify
'you must query this plugin' on a per-plugin basis.
--
Notice that as computers are becoming easier and easier to use,
suddenly there's a big market for "Dummies" books. Cause and effect,
or merely an ironic juxtaposition of unrelated facts?
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