Paul Guyot wrote:
>
> >I too have dreamed Of a Newt Hotline Client but alas, I cant program. :[
>
> That's the kind of statement I hate. Programming the Newton at
> NewtonScript level is very simple and anyone can get a good
> programming skill within a couple of months. An hotline client,
> provided that you have the protocol is highly feasible. What about
> offering the people at nmap 101 to do it?
>
> >But anyone Who can, please do!
>
> Well, there are plenty of developers around. But there are also
> priorities. For example, I think I would be able to do that if I had
> the protocol but I have other projects opened or ready to be opened
> with imo a higher priority. Now, if people say that they want the
> hotline client first, I can change the priority list. (it is
> available on my NPDS server).
>
> Nowadays, I'm working on the ATA driver (development was resumed
> today), the NPDS suite and the DILs (in fact, the Desktop Connection
> Library - I'm preparing the re-write of the DILs)
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul
Pretty much the same for me. However, as opposed to Paul, my priority
list is driven by, unfortunately, financial gains.
My experience so far shows that there is little to no return in
developping for the Newton, as much as I hate to say this.
Whenever I'm becoming available again (and less stress by the money
coming in), I will surely start something, just for the love of it (I
still think about this automated currency rates updater). But my current
situation dictates that I need to pursue projects that are bringing
money, so I'm unavailable right now.
That would probably be the right application for me to do, though. It
doesn't require any knowledge of Newton bowels (like Paul has), and
could free him to pursue more noble projects (ack ack ATA???), but I
can't get involved, unfortunately...
But, like Paul said, someone willing to learn can come up with speed in
2-6 months. Even if we're busy, we're still around to answer questions,
specially on the NMAP101 group (which has been very quiet lately)...
-Laurent.
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