On 13-May-07, at 2:12 PM, Giovanni wrote: > If you've done work in Windows for a long time, this is old news.
I haven't had to for a long time. Not since the VB 3 days. > The best way to have plugin support is simply > > 1) build a better RB support for external components. > 2) Have certified escrow services that would protect the user in > case the plugin manufacturer goes away. > 3) Have better plugin support or even certification program from RB > for Plugins.(make it cost effective) > 4) Create a distribution channel that advertises such components. Agreed. This is one area where REAL could help build the third party market. Conversations at the conference led me to believe they are very interested in helping out in this regard. > I realise the stigma on MAC people and plugins, but in Windows it > has been such a blessing to have millions of components available > (ActiveX and DLL's). I don think it's a platform specific stigma. There are and have been some risks and the question is how to deal with them. The scheme you outlined above is a good scheme. > I can get a component for my app(any app) now, right now. For macs, > well thats a different story. Yes. _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
