[gmpi] Re: Requirements

  • From: Tim Hockin <thockin@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: gmpi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:46:12 -0800

On Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 04:45:32PM -0700, Mike Berry wrote:
> >i think it was just a given. all existing plugin APIs that we've been
> >citing as examples permit this. do you have a bone to pick?
> 
> 1.) Jeff's valid issue with GUI-less host.

I'll buy that and I'll happily change that.

> 2.) I don't think that it is reasonable to make requirements on how the 
> host supports UI changing of parameters. There is just too much possible 
> variation (leaving room for innovation). I would strike this requirement 
> entirely.

I don't follow this?  It's not much different than an auto-generated UI,
except that the plugin provides some bitmapped images and coordinates.  How
is that bad?

-- 
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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