Citrix and I don't get along -- too many bad memories trying to set up ODBC so that client machines ... anyway, I know that there are reasons that shops use it, just as there are reasons I hope not to have to touch the product again ;-)
And I didn't intend for Java to be the only possible solution to fit the rules -- I just tried to be sure to rule out the V-word ;-) [Just a little joke there -- I actually think that Visage is likely an excellent choice for Microsoft-centric sites and I'm a Ross-fan myself, remember] Cheers! --dawn Dawn M. Wolthuis Tincat Group, Inc. www.tincat-group.com Take and give some delight today. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ross Ferris Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 7:21 PM To: U2 Users Discussion List Subject: RE: GUI as nice as character-based Dawn, Citrix Server would break DLG (Dawn's Law of GUI) rule 4 anyway, as you would need to pre-install Citrix client software on most platforms. BTW Dawn, do you have a mathematic proof of DLG ? Just wondering, 'cause just like the "Great Date Debate", many may be happy to 'bend' these rules because they don't apply to the environment they use ? For example, Citrix has MANY other advantages, especially in larger organizations, when it comes to issues like securing the desktop, and centralized updates etc. In Wyatt's case, he can simply install SmartTerm (oops, Windows only product, breaks rule 1 - hmm, but with Citrix his client 'can' be a Mac ?!!? Your "proof" could be 'interesting' ?!?!) onto his Server, and it then requires no pre-installation. He can have a link on a web page to download the Citrix client software .... does this 'break' your 'rules', or does it fit ? Of course Citrix Server/Terminal Server has an important place in larger enterprises, addressing issues like security, desktop lockdown, patch/update management, software distribution etc - which transcend DLG Also with your "rule revision" below, as with the original DLG, you still haven't included the "J" word, which I believe is an implicit (and understood) requirement for DLG !?! Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage - an Evolution in Software Development >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of Dawn M. Wolthuis >Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2004 5:14 AM >To: 'U2 Users Discussion List' >Subject: RE: GUI as nice as character-based > >Ah, I should add or modify one of the requirements -- when I indicated that >there needs to be no setup on the client, I should put that in the "client >tier" and consider citrix servers to be application clients, of sorts. So, >for my purposes (though not for everyone), a citrix server is not an >option. > >1. Client Tier (no setup) >2. Http Server Tier (could include app server, such as tomcat or EJB >container such as Eclipse or WebSphere) >3. Database Server Tier > >I'll clarify the requirements to add "no more tiers". > >--dawn > >Dawn M. Wolthuis >Tincat Group, Inc. >www.tincat-group.com > >Take and give some delight today. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of Buffington, Wyatt >Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 1:57 PM >To: U2 Users Discussion List >Subject: RE: GUI as nice as character-based > >We have been using a product called SmarTerm from Esker. It allows us to >displays screen close to GUI that is easily configureable by the end >user with little to no programming. It allows for HotSpots which appear >as a button on the screen which the user can click on. Buttons are a >list of things that a user can do that are mundane or repetitive, these >can save wear and tear on the old fingers. It has a GUI pop up calendar >that can be invoked from the host and the date returned back to the >host. The user can change the colors on the screen to match their >preferences. Email addresses and http links are highlighted differently >and can be clickable. You can create you our macros that can be run from >a Button. We use triggers to change our screen colors depending on which >account we are in. > >If anyone is interested in a screen shot of what can be done. Email me >offline at >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >We are currently using Version 11.0.5 on both PCs and Citrix Servers. I >am also in the process of testing 12.1 Beta. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of Mark Johnson >Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 1:45 PM >To: U2 Users Discussion List >Subject: Re: GUI as nice as character-based > > >Dawn: Good luck in your search for this holy grail. Lemme know if such a >silver bullet is found. > >I've been hunting for years. > >Mark Johnson > >---- Original Message ----- >From: "Dawn M. Wolthuis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 2:17 PM >Subject: GUI as nice as character-based > > >I haven't gotten through all of the postings in the GUI thread as yet, >but am working on the question of how to write a GUI that is as good as >a "green screen" from the perspective of folks currently using a green >screen application. I saw hints at that, but nothing that tackled it >from the standpoint of being able to use any tools on the market today >to accomplish this (no need to retain databasic code, for example). > >What could be used to actually replace, completely, the character >screens? > >Requirements: >0) work with U2 as multiuser databases > >1) Be able to use any Windows, new Mac (unix) or Linux client >2) Have graphically attractive & colorful screens, looking enough like >standard GUIs (M$, in particular) that users would understand the use of >icons, etc. >3) Respond to keystrokes by users -- not only to the click of a "submit" >button >4) Require no preparation of the client computers in advance of using >the software, likely directing user to a web page. >5) "type ahead" can be done so that the user is not waiting constantly >for the computer to respond >6) Heads down data entry folks are as happy with this as they were with >their green screens when they first got those and have only minor >complaints if converting now from a green screen, none of substance > >What are the options -- who has written or seen such a GUI? --dawn > >Dawn M. 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