From: Kevin Smith <kevins14@...>
Date: 2000-12-16T14:08:40+09:00
Subject: [ruby-talk:7399] Re: GUIs for Rubies

>Before we shut the door, I wouldn't mind some discussion on FOX. I've
>downloaded it and had a play, and it seems quite nice. Not as fancy
>as GTK, but pretty straightforward to use, and with a very familiar
>L&F for windows users.

FOX looked ok at a glance when I was evaluating GUI packages for C++ 
a year or two ago. I'd like to hear other opinions.

>
>The Python wrappers are pretty complete, and most of the SWIG stuff
>should be directly usable (I think).

That could get it working quickly, a plus.

>
>I'd also like to see a discussion of what we actually _need_. Are we
>looking for widgets, drawing capabilities, skins, ...

Personally, I'm looking for "business app" stuff. Mostly widgets, like 
tree controls, tab bars, progress bars, grids. Basic drawing and image 
display would also be required.

One big question is whether we want a framework, or just a GUI library. 
wx is a framework. Most of the others we're talking about are libraries.

>If it would help, I could put up a Wiki where we could list the
>various options, their pros and cons, and plan a way forward. Tell me
>what y'all think.

If there's enough interest to sustain a wiki away from this list, I'd 
participate. It seems like the list might continue to be the better 
forum for now.

Kevin