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 don’t 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 don’t so adhere – nor should we.

Whether Python “adheres”, I do not know.  I am sure this question is subject to debate.

Regards,

David

David J. Pogoff
djpogoff@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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