From: Junkone <junkone1@...>
Date: 2008-01-19T03:04:57+09:00
Subject: Re: Request for new gem (DDE)

On Jan 18, 12:00 pm, Ernst Tanaka <er...@tanakasite.com> wrote:
> A request for senior rubyist to write aDDEGem.
>
> If you check out VisualFoxPro you see a great set of command handling
> everyDDEsituation.
> Trust me; I have check the web -- it really seems Ruby doesnot have
> anything close.
>
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/as3e74s4(VS.80).aspxDDEFunctions.
>
> It would be great if the gem could also handle callback from DDEadvise
>
> TK has a limited set ofDDEcommand implemented. Two disadvantages one
> you have to load TK for just a limited use; two the TkDDE
> implementation is very limited.
>
> I am not able to take up my own dare. I learned to program in 1980 on
> Cics/Cobol and have learned ruby over the last months by trial and
> error. I am on the edge of my ruby knowledge.
>
> We have a long weekend coming up; :)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ernst
> --
> Posted viahttp://www.ruby-forum.com/.

I second that. I just dont know much ruby or dde mechanics to
contribute. I would appreciate if someone took this proj and guide.
seede