From: Ned Konz <ned@...>
Date: 2001-08-09T09:27:17+09:00
Subject: [ruby-talk:19396] Re: Perl/Python/Ruby common backend (Parrot, can Ruby play too?)

On Wednesday 08 August 2001 01:38 pm, David Simmons wrote:

> *) there are currently a number of language ports underway for the core AOS
> Platform [which, as the website indicates, the core AOS Platform will be
> free (no-licensing-fees)].
>
> The .NET deployment mechanism is actually based on AOS Platform
> cross-jitter technology which converts AOS Platform IL into .NET IL using
> the AOS Platform's object model reflection services.
[snip]
> I am an evangelist for pushing dynamic/scripting languages and working to
> help the developer communities understand they can have all the benefits of
> static languages and the flexibility, scalability, and ease of use of
> dynamic languages. I believe most of you, if not all of you, share that
> sentiment or desire to one degree or another?

David, I've been reading your posts on your recent work and have been very 
impressed by what I've heard. I think that your language, VM, and runtime 
translation to .NET IL will combine to make a very attractive product. I know 
I'm going to get a copy and use it when it's available.

I wonder, though, what your business model for working with other (open 
source) languages is. Do you plan to sell a runtime license for some part of 
the package? Are language translators for, say, Perl or Ruby part of your 
plan (I see Python and PHP on the list)? Is the ability to work with multiple 
front-end languages going to be something that helps sell SmallScript and the 
AOS platform?

-- 
Ned Konz
currently: Stanwood, WA
email:     ned@bike-nomad.com
homepage:  http://bike-nomad.com