From: Lyle Johnson <lyle@...>
Date: 2002-08-10T08:45:06+09:00
Subject: Re: Suggestion for which Linux + Windows GUI API to code to?

MikkelFJ wrote:

> If you want something for both platforms with decent runtime and footprint,
> it appears that the Fox toolkit is one of the best choices around. And it's
> in the Ruby distribution as FxRuby. Haven't tried it on Windows, and
> sometimes it seems a bit unstable on Windows, but I think the latter is
> mostly related to software not correctly installed.

Just so I can be sure to follow up on potential bugs, what kinds of 
instability have you experienced with FXRuby on Windows (or Linux, for 
that matter)? I don't want to distract from the main topic of this 
thread so please respond privately (or in a separate thread) if you 
think it's appropriate.

> There is also the much larger wxWindows, but it has no Ruby hook.

I think some folks are starting to work on this (although probably still 
in the planning stages). See:

     http://wxruby.sourceforge.net

> Anyway, if you and your friend do choose to use FxRuby, I'd very much like
> to hear how it works out - and also if you choose something else for that
> matter.

Yes, me too.