Re: PHP-GNOME and the Summer of Code

Hi Steph, > Markus' point about win32 is obviously one I very much agree with; I > have problems with the idea of introducing 'pure' gnomishness into the > PHP-GTK project's CVS repository too. I do not deny the fact that adding support for GNOME will widen the gap between PHP-GTK and Win32. But that is no reason for us not to do it, the extension will only be used by those who need it, not affecting the Win32 users in anyway at all. Python is as much a cross-platform language as PHP and I am sure they would have had the same issues. However, they did decide to go ahead and make the GNOME extension. It has not affected the cross-platformness of pyGTK in any way. The reason I make that comparison is because I personally derive inspiration from pyGTK and would like to see PHP-GTK reach that position. It may not seem right to many, since PHP can hardly be compared to Python on any plane. However, in the words of Scott: <quote> PHP-GTK is the Cinderella of the PHP world. Most people dismiss it as an impractical curiosity trying to fit in where it doesn't belong.......... To all of these "Wicked Step-Sisters" I say, don't be so quick to judge. Take a moment to look beneath the surface and glimpse at PHP-GTK's true potential. </quote> The conflict is at the root, a vision of what PHP should be. For many it's still for the web, but I beg to differ. Anyway, just my $0.02, don't take me too seriously :) - Anant