GUIs - A Modest Proposal

[Mark Lawrence]

On 11/06/2010 07:28, rantingrick wrote:
> On Jun 11, 12:48 am, "Martin v. Loewis"<mar... at v.loewis.de>  wrote:
>> So Tkinter is a good choice, then, as it *does* have native widgets.
>
> And it only took how many years? ;-)
>
> Ok i have a litmus test in mind, a way we can get a *real* idea of how
> many python programmers actually want Tkinter to stay. In the next
> release of Python 2.x and 3.x create a warning upon import of Tkinter
> that says this...
>
> """
> -------------------------------
>   ModuleRemovalWarning: Tkinter
> -------------------------------
> The GUI module "Tkinter" is being considered for removal from the
> Python
> stdlib FOREVER. If you use Tkinter and wish for it to stay in the
> stdlib
> you need to visit "www.savetkinter.com" and cast your vote now. The
> voting
> will end on dd/mm/yyyy so make sure to cast your vote or don't be
> complaining
> about it later. Note: Simon Cowell WILL NOT be making a celebrity
> appearance!
> """
>
> What can pydev lose from such a test? If the numbers are large then i
> will jump full force behind Tkinter. But if not, we know it's time to
> act.
>
>

I look forward to seeing your request on the Python bug tracker.  Not 
holding my breath.

Mark Lawrence.