Neil: Far be it from me to advise a software developer how to design software - but since you opened the subject of the sacrosanct GUI, I feel compelled to jump in with this:
The MAJOR reason that I like DXBase and have stayed loyal to it since the DOS days (even after trying competitors) is its simple yet powerful GUI. If the user GUI is significantly changed from Jack's design concept, you risk losing the "base" of DXBase. Perhaps you don't care, and maybe you can create an even better mousetrap .. but be aware of the importance of the existing GUI to a significant portion of the loyal users. I believe that a significant portion of the loyal DXBase users feel the same way; otherwise, they would have abandoned DXBase after Jack discontinued its development years ago. Personally, I'm happy with the program as is, although I would like to see implementation of a band map (similar to Writelog) and a more seamless way to access LOTW. If your changes to DXBase continue the excellent existing GUI and otherwise enhance the program, I will be with you. If not, I will stay with DXBase 2007, which was way ahead of its time. 73, Al, K6RIM ______________________________________________________________ Dxbase mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
