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From: kentb@apple.UUCP (Kent Beck)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.smalltalk
Subject: Re: Mac Smalltalk from Apple
Message-ID: <7073@apple.UUCP>
Date: 19 Dec 87 18:25:19 GMT
References: <323@uhmanoa.UUCP> <2630@mmintl.UUCP>
Reply-To: kentb@apple.UUCP (Kent Beck)
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, USA
Lines: 39
Keywords: Smalltalk,Mac,MacApp


Here is the scoop on Macintosh Smalltalk (or whatever we end up calling it):

First off let me say that it is not the policy of Apple Computer to comment
on unannounced products.  Of course, we did show MST off at OOPSLA, and we
are shipping a version through APDA.  So maybe it's kind of announced, or
leaked, or something.

MST is based on the Xerox version 1 image.  We are removing MVC and replacing
it with the Mac Toolbox and MacApp.  On top of that we are re-implementing
the user interface (title bars, dialog boxes, menu bar, etc).  We have
finished our first cut at the UI and I'm in the process of removing the MVC
classes (a great feeling, let me tell you!)  As soon as that's done we'll
make our first internal alpha release.  A public pre-release will go out via
APDA sometime mid-ish next year (what professional vague-ity.  I should be
a manager)

I'll keep the net posted on progress.  Feel free to contact me with comments,
opinions, bug reports, etc.

Kent Beck
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani, MS 27E
Cupertino, CA 95014

kentb@apple.UUCP

408/973-6027

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Kent Beck
Apple Computer, Inc.
20525 Mariani, MS 27E
Cupertino, CA 95014

uucp: kentb@apple.UUCP
csnet: kentb@apple.csnet

408/973-6027