From: Jeff Rose <rosejn@...>
Date: 2006-04-25T01:04:33+09:00
Subject: Re: Squeak-like Ruby env

Ryan Leavengood wrote:
> On 4/24/06, Robert Feldt <robert.feldt@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Comments? Good? Bad? Worth the effort? What about moving FreeRIDE onto
>> something like Inertia? Much more freedom in what can be
>> visualized/done since there is no GUI framework restricting us...
> 
> I've had thoughts that SDL could be used for a "native" Ruby GUI, and
> this just proves that it is entirely possible, if not a good idea.
> Certainly within the context of a self-contained "Squeak-like"
> programming environment, it makes sense. Adding OpenGL into the mix
> just sweetens the pot.
> 
> It would be nice if we could build off of Mike's work on Intertia, but
> if that isn't possible, we at least have his work as a
> proof-of-concept, and 1500 lines of Ruby code isn't too bad for what
> Inertia can do.
> 
> Much like Guido's plea in the Python community, we probably just need
> someone to spearhead this effort. Has anyone contacted Mike about
> this? Mike are you listening?
> 
> Ryan
> 
> 

I'm in.  I live object system with a refactoring browser would be really 
great in ruby, and with opengl on the back end from the start we could 
quickly improve on the teddy bear look & feel of squeak.

This could be a perfect candidate for the google summer of code projects 
from ruby central...  I'm applying as a student, but someone out there 
should send it in as a mentor!

-Jeff