Uffe, Even though INI files are no longer in fashion in .NET. They are still supported (in Delphi anyway). I have .NET apps that read and write to INI files without any issues. The support is hidden well, but it is still there.
Cheers Ian -----Original Message----- From: Uffe Kousgaard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 16 September 2004 9:29 a.m. To: Mapinfo-L Subject: Re: MI-L OT - Windows Programming Philosophy On .NET the registry is no longer in fashion, since .NET applications can run on other platforms than windows. Here the latest fashion dictate XML (I guess), but you can safely keep using INI files for all your applications. Text files never disappear. INI files are simple and easy to work with, edit in a text editor etc. Always KISS: http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?String=exact&Acronym=KISS Regards Uffe Kousgaard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Thoen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "MapInfo-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:08 PM Subject: MI-L OT - Windows Programming Philosophy While developing some MapBasic code to support Windows API calls to access private profile files (see http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/sysinfo/bas e/registry_functions.asp?frame=true) I ran across a Microsoft warning that says that using private profiles (those *.ini files) is no longer in fashion and that now we should always use the Registry to store parameters for programs. My feeling is that the Registry is already pretty stuffed with loose toys, and putting everything into that one system is unwise. However, I don't want to let my ignorance get me into trouble someday, so I thought I'd ask for opinions. What do other developers think about using the Registry instead of ini files for MapBasic apps? Is it a black and white issue, or ar there reasons for using an ini file sometimes, and the Registry at other times? Is a centralized repository of configuration data a better model than using distributed ones? Does anyone have any good arguments pro or con on this? Or should we do it simply because Microsoft says so? I suppose if they've lost interest in ini files, it might be a good idea to not to use them. - Bill Thoen --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 13362 ###################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned and cleared by MailMarshal ###################################################################### ###################################################################### Attention: This e-mail message and accompanying data may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. Any information provided is given in good faith. However unless specifically stated to the contrary, Napier City Council accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of the information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message or data is prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please notify us immediately and erase all copies of this message and attachments. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 13364
