On Thu, 2002-06-27 at 20:09, Bruce Timberlake wrote: > given the amount of time (and therefore $$) it takes to run a full QA > cycle for each browser on each product UI, it's hard to financially > justify testing some of the less-popular browsers, regardless of what > our personal preferences might be... :)
This is a main reason why I have always had a passion for Flash. As long as the plugin is present, just about everything else you do not have to worry about. So while development is a little harder in Flash for some, you can spend allot less time doing QA. Has their ever been discussion of using Flash for the Cobalt web interface? You can make a Flash app, just as dynamic as HTML with some middle wear. Macromedia just discontinued their middle wear solution, Generator but there are many others. Some that are entirely in PERL. Personally I use and love JGenerator. It screams. JGenerator used to be open source and free, but now it's open source with a License model behind. The new licensing structure is still way more affordable than MM's Generator. http://www.jzox.com I can't speak for the guys in charge of selling JGenerator, but I would bet they would be willing to make a deal to have it used and included on Cobalt's so the web interface could be based in Flash. While there would be a cost for the bulk licenses, it may be cheaper than QA time, and be consist on a wider variety of browsers, provided a plugin is available. Depending on the version of Flash being exported, the web interface could and would be available on wireless devices as well. Since most equipped with a web browser also have the Flash 4 plugin. Some food for thought, if the web interface architecture every gets redone. :) Most likely the last thing on your mind after making the move to the new architecture. -- Sincerely, William L. Thomson Jr. Obsidian-Studios, Inc. 439 Amber Way Petaluma, Ca. 94952 Phone 707.766.9509 Fax 707.766.8989 http://www.obsidian-studios.com _______________________________________________ cobalt-developers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://list.cobalt.com/mailman/listinfo/cobalt-developers
