Re: gEDA: SPICE GUI

[MSWaters <M.Waters@bom.gov.au>]

Hi Bill,

My experience regarding GUI development under Linux is limited.

My reasons for choosing wxWidgets (formerly wxWindows) where as follows:

*  I wanted to learn to use a C++ GUI library for Linux development.
*  The library is currently being supported / developed.
*  The API seemed to be relatively simple / easy to use.
*  It offered ports to other platforms like Windows and Mac.
*  The documentation not only existed but seemed relatively complete.
*  It is open-source.

I didn't even consider Qt (I've just had a look at the Web site because of 
your email).

I think your idea of everyone using the same portable GUI library is a good
one. The only requirement I would have is C++ bindings, I find it easier to
develop large projects using C++ than C.

Mike 


On Friday 06 August 2004 00:58, Bill Cox wrote:
> Hi, Mike.
>
> I see you chose wxWidgets for the GUI development.  I'm interested in
> discussing what the right GUI platform should be for new open-source EDA
> projects.  Obviously, we've got a grab-bag mix for now, which is OK for
> Linux, but it makes Windows and Mac platforms difficult to support, and
> it complicates installations.
>
> In particular, Qt seems to have a lot of momentum.  Are there good
> reasons to use wxWindows instead?  There are also other efforts under
> way, and I'd be interested in hearing about them.  While it's not
> realistic, it would be cool if we could all use the same GUI libraries,
> and if they were portable...
>
> Bill