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From: thc@cs.brown.edu (Thomas Colthurst)
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Subject: Re: Classes repository?
Keywords: Classes repository
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Date: 18 Dec 90 22:36:23 GMT
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Having an online repository of submitted classes is an excellent idea.  Currently,
most class libraries are maintained and generated by organizations (libg++, etc.),
and while these fill a definite need, they tend to be small and general purpose.
What is also needed is a place where just anyone could submit any class which they
have developed.  The benefits of such a repository are obvious:  rather quickly, 
a large selection and variety of classes would become available.

The physical side of such an idea would probably entail setting up a FTP site with
both get and put directories.  The logistical side would envolve advertising 
to let people know about its existence and encouraging them to submit developed
classes (we are helped in this regard by the inherent desire of most programmers
to want to have their code used), and making sure submitted classes are in a 
standardized, easily-browsable form.  Maintance could be provided by the original
submitters -- if you find a bug in my class, I would make the change and
resubmit it.

Anyone know of any place which would be interested in setting up such a site?

-Thomas C