From: "Morris, Chris" <chris.morris@...>
Date: 2002-03-23T07:36:44+09:00
Subject: RE: Windows version of Ruby (proposals)

Ron:
> For the next N years, if that's to happen Ruby has to be really good
> on Windows.

Carl:
> My point is unless you're making GUI apps (a *very* small % of
> developers), I don't think most programmers want or need to deal with
> Windows. Look at how many perl / python programmers are window
> programmers? I mean I'm sure there are some, but no where near most.

So, Carl, do you believe that Ruby does not need to be really good on
Windows? You say you're not against it:

> I do like the idea that if I create a ruby program on Linux it can run
> on Windows but I think that assuming that Windows is the bulk of the
> developers market is incorrect. 

...but the rest of your message implies to me that you don't think it's
important. I guess I'm confused.

I don't think it's too important to debate whether or not Windows has the
bulk of the developer market -- the debate should be, is Windows support
important enough to make a stronger push for it as Ruby grows?

Chris