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Rex Couture wrote:
> Speaking as a luddite, what the heck is .NET anyway?
I can't answer that but note that from the microsoft web site we find
".NET technology enables the creation and use of XML-based applications,
processes, and websites"
So I answer your question with a question. Why XML? Why a markup language?
To me markup languages have always been a step backwards. Its a way of
forcing syntax based thinking on word processing whereas one 'should' be
using direct visualization of text and image, WYSIWYG.
I don't want to 'compile' my documents, e.g. LaTex and XML. I want to
'compose' my documents via cut and paste.
Slim binaries and applets are just fine for animated objects. Those
reside within the domain of 'programming'. Their integration with text
can be done simply (e.g. Sisyphus in the Oberon system).
So I also ask. What is .NET and are we any better with it?
-Doug
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