Path: utzoo!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!orca!javelin.es.com!javelin!cpetterb From: cpetterb@es.com (Cary Petterborg) Newsgroups: comp.unix.amiga Subject: Re: Amiga 3000UX, X, OpenLook, Motif, Color, A2410, Etc. (somewhat long) Message-ID: Date: 14 Mar 91 15:25:18 GMT References: <392@tcr.UUCP> <1991Mar13.232504.6947@visix.com> Sender: news@javelin.es.com Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. Lines: 35 In-Reply-To: brett@visix.com's message of 13 Mar 91 23:25:04 GMT Nntp-Posting-Host: mickey.sim.es.com In article <1991Mar13.232504.6947@visix.com> brett@visix.com (Brett Bourbin) writes: > The end results should be, IMHO, "Let the user decide". If they wish to get > the Motif package, then Commodore should be willing to supply them with such. > If they want an OPEN LOOK environment, the same. > > X application developers, such as Visix, are starting to ship software that > will allow users to pick their Look-N-Feel. Sorry about the plug. 8^) > > __ > Brett Bourbin \ / /(_ /\/ 11440 Commerce Park Drive > ..!uunet!visix!brett \/ / __)/ /\ Reston, Virginia 22091 > brett@visix.com Software Inc (703) 758-2733 I just heard about LookingGlass' Motif/OL switch yesterday from our accounts rep. I whole heartedly applaud the user being able to choose between which system they want to use. Afterall, the user interface should "empower the user". If he works better in one environment, let him use it. My comments to which Brett was responding may have sounded like I feel that Open Look is the only way to go. I don't think it is the only way to go, but that if I had to choose one or the other, I would choose Open Look. But, then, alas, the choice was made for me to use Motif. Way to go VISIX! May the force be with you guys. And, let everyone else know how to do what you are doing! Cary -- _______________ Cary Petterborg (801)582-5847 x6446 Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. Simulation Division SLC, UT 84108 USENET: utah-cs!esunix!cpetterb INTERNET: cpetterb@esunix.es.com