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Re: localization



>>>>> "Craig" == Craig Olinsky <crolinsky@vassar.edu> writes:
In article <01I1R9JIBL5E004E4Z@vassar.edu> crolinsky@vassar.edu (Craig Olinsky) writes:


    Craig> I am curious what thought has been put into issues of
    Craig> script settings/ internationalization/localization for
    Craig> future versions of executor?  I assume it's probably not
    Craig> that much of a priority, but... (of personal interest
    Craig> perhaps?)

In Executor 2 we have done as little as possible to implement
WorldScript.  We have had to implement a bunch of it just to get some
apps to run.  We need more engineers and the way to do that is to get
E2 out the door.

    Craig> How close is the Executor system in terms of text handling
    Craig> to an actual Macintosh in terms that script handling would
    Craig> be feasible/possible?  Would it require a few
    Craig> modifications, or a full rewrite?

Internally it's exceedingly similar because many programs count on the
internal data structures being the same.  However, WorldScript is big
enough that it still won't be just "a few modifications".

    Craig> BTW, is ARDI hiring? *grin*

Not until we are able to pay our engineers for some of the work that
was done for future money.  Even then we have a bunch of engineers
that would get first crack at any job openings we may come up with.
Mat has some pretty impressive friends.

In all honesty so far it's been exceedingly long hours with very
little pay.  However, if E2 is good enough to get wide distribution
(and we're working real hard on that) we should be able to repay our
original engineers and hire some more.

--Cliff
ctm@ardi.com



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