Re: [ros-general] Reaction project announcement

[David J. Pogoff]

Hello all.

I have some thoughts about the initial criticism made concerning the use of
Python.  The use of any particular scripting language within the context of
any operating system is the sole decision of the programmer and any
subsequent adopters.  On the other hand, it is important that React OS have
some driving philosophy supporting it.  If the purpose and philosophy of
React OS tend to discourage certain practices, then its devotees will tend
not to use these practices.  Other users who don¹t care may contribute,
instead, to the use of a wide variety of technologies, even if this does not
adhere to the initial purpose of React OS.

I, for one, believe in the importance of adhering to the founding purpose
and philosophy of the development environment in which I work.  This is how
I choose which environments to work in.  In fact, this is a major reason for
the the development of React OS.  We will never, though, be able to prohibit
the work of those who don¹t so adhere ­ nor should we.

Whether Python ³adheres², I do not know.  I am sure this question is subject
to debate.

Regards,

David

David J. Pogoff
djpogoff(a)complexnet.com
Complex Programming Incorporated
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>   Am Montag 28 September 2009 15:47:50 schrieb Johannes
> Anderwald:
> >   > The replies of these two person was rather
> > harsh. However, the
> >  > anouncement of the Reaction project was welcomed by the majority of
> >  > developers (at least I spoke to).
> >  > 
>  I would say it this way: To keep a specific technology like Python out of
>  ReactOS is simply a matter of politics. Yes, politics. It would be rather wise
>  to choose the technology which is most suitable, and when it comes to runtime
>  environments, interpreters etc., it is very important to get as many of them
>  as possible runnable on ReactOS. This will attract more developers and
>  testers.
>  
>  Yes, ReactOS is not Linux...but it still has one thing in common: It is
>  targeted towards those who find Win*** too un-free and expensive.
>  
>  Cheers
>  J.R.
>  
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