Re: performer and FORMS library

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Lance R. Marrou (marrou++at++vsl.ist.ucf.edu)
Thu, 15 Dec 1994 12:29:12 -0500 (EST)

On Thu, 15 Dec 1994, Howard Lo wrote:

> Is there a reason NOT to use X/Motif ?

Yes. It is far easier to use the FORMS form designer. Much more intuitive.
Maybe one exists, but I have found nothing similar to aid in creating X
widgets and the like. Nor is there anything like the browser object. Nor
is it as easy to create new widget objects. For a quick, yet pleasant,
interface, X leaves much to be desired.

Now, is there a reason TO use X/Motif? Only speed and portability.
Personally, I could care less about portability. If it doesn't run on an SGI,
then it won't run. ;)

Now, before you respond, understand that (for the issue of speed alone) I
recommend the switch to X/Motif. In fact, I am struggling with it now. If,
by some remarkable chance, you have an Xdesigner, please send it to me.

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