Mark Guzdial wrote:
At 11:19 PM -0800 12/22/98, Dan Shafer wrote:
I mentioned Squeak almost in passing on my "Project Heresy" radio show at CNET Radio a few weeks ago and was literally inundated with requests for followup information. I positioned Squeak as a viable platform-independent development language with a graphical interface that had the promise of making Linux more viable as a deplooyment platform.
I've been surprised that most of the mainstream discussion of Squeak has focussed on the small-image/low-level-kernel aspects. There's been little mention of the wonderful IDE, all the great media support, etc.
I agree. My primary focus at CNET Builder.com is on the Web/net-related stuff but I really appreciate the even higher-level stuff you mention. Morphic is just awesome.
I've talked with the Squeak team once or twice about doing a column or a feature about Squeak and the Web/Internet but they feel -- and I agree -- that we're not yet ready for prime time attention. But I have to tell you, the itch gets stronger all the time.
What is the sense for when things will be ready for prime time? What is needed first? I'm working on a book using Squeak, as I know that others are too. I'd appreciate the advice of those who are more knowledgeable about such things than I -- is it too early to do a Squeak book?
I don't know. Ted and Dan and others are the ones who get to call that shot. I just don't want to write a column about the coolness and _potential_ of Squeak until we as a community are ready for the influx of interest such a column -- and its pickup by others -- could generate. We don't want people to show up, take a look, fail to get it, and go away grumbling.
As soon as the Squeak team say they think we're ready, I'm ready.
Thanks! Mark
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