TAYLOR%PLU@AMES-IO.ARPA (01/15/87)
We have been developing a user interface for a planning/scheduling application on the Symbolics, using Version 6.1 windows and flavors. For future long term development of the user interface, we are considering a possible change of the window system, before converting to Genera 7.0 Dynamic windows and Presentation types. We have heard mention of XWINDOWS and are interested in knowing about it and other "generic" window systems and the trade-offs between specialized features and portability. Issues we are looking at: o will window system be compatible with a future Common lisp window standard o will window system be portable between lisp machines and AI work stations, e.g. Symbolics, TI, LMI, Xerox, Sun, .. o how much conversion will be required to go from current implementation, now running under Genera 7.0, to a new window system o what are advantages/disadvantages of potential window systems as far as ease of implementation, facilities available to present information to user, use of object oriented techniques, etc o availability of potential window systems on the Symbolics Opinions and recommendations are solicited from Lisp machine users as to their experience and preferences. Please respond by e-mail. I will summarize for this bboard if requested and sufficient responses are received. Thanks - Will Will Taylor - Sterling Software, MS 244-7, NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035 arpanet: taylor%plu@ames-io.ARPA uusenet: ..!ames!pluto.decnet!taylor phone : (415)694-6525