Python GUIs: Abandoning TkInter and welcoming wxPython?

Alexander V. Voinov avv at quasar.ipa.nw.ru
Fri Jun 25 15:28:58 EDT 1999


Tom Loredo wrote:

> Well, one reason not to rush to wxWindows is that there is
> no "real" Mac version.  I realize that a Mac version is "underway",
> but the wxWindows site has said that for a *long* time now.
> A beta version was posted about a month ago, but I've not
> heard much about it, and most of the wx web site doesn't
> seem to know it exists (e.g., the FAQ still says the beta
> is forthcoming, and the dowload section appears to still
> have the old preview alpha release).  I develop on both Unix
> and Mac, and although the Unix part of me finds wx appealing,
> the Mac side of me feels like a 2nd class citizen in the wx world.

That's exactly I wished to append to my message, but hesistated because
I do not know Mac enough to judge on this. Well, this is true, but how
does it apply to those who have never seeen a Mac? :-) And probably
never see it in the future. At least until LinuxPPC gets mature enough.

Alexander







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