Re: For those wanting Orca-compatible Gno programs.

[Damin@damage.cleve.fnet.org]

    glyn@gsb001.cs.ualberta.ca (G. Devin Reade), sat down and wrote a
    post with the title of "For those wanting Orca-compatible Gno
    programs.":

>I grant that many applications/utilities could be made Orca compatible
>given enough effort, but here it's a case of trading off that compatibility
>with the developer's time.  Unless it is trivial to do so, I have given up
>trying to make an Orca-compatible version of anything.  Since the release
>of v2.x, Gno has become a true users' and programmers' environment rather
>than a neat hack (no offense intended Jawaid), and productivity when using
>Gno (vice Orca) has increased many times over.

Well put and I couldn't agree more. The ability to background many tasks while
I am in a desktop application or online downloading has made a big difference
in the amount of time that I spend doing things.

>In short, even when it is possible to program for the Orca environment,
>it is often not practical to do so based on the time and effort required.
>Gno is Not Just For Programmers, Anymore.  Considering the price/benefit
>ratio, it is well worth its cost.  Buy it.
>
>Disclaimer:  Other than being a satisfied customer, I have no relation
>to Procyon Enterprises.  This article is in the public domain.

I am another VERY VERY VERY satisfied customer! I can't reccomend GNO highly
enough for someone that REALLY wants to take advantage of their GS system!
With Derek Taubert's upcoming TCP/IP, you are going to see some SERIOUS power
out of the GS platform!

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