argv@Eng.Sun.COM (Dan Heller) (09/24/90)
Jordan Hayes: > Another plea for better example programs ... can we contribute some? > Would OSF put them in their release? Can vendors ship source to the > demo programs yet? Great idea! I have fixed many of the demo programs to look and act cleaner by freeing dangling pointers, using the XtVa* args, removing global variables, adding lots of comments to the code explaining what's going on, etc. These things would definitely be useful to anyone who is learning Motif from the demos. Since these programs are also going to be part of the Motif Programmer's Manual (vol 6 of the O'Reilly Series), it would certainly solve the anticipated problem that will ultimately rise when the book is released: people's asking, "where can I get the example programs from the O'Reilly book?" Even if it weren't for that, it would still be useful to have people donate programs. Because *I* recognize that people have significant and worthwhile programs to show in demo form, I invite folks to do the same for me. If you have programs you want to -donate- as examples for the Motif book, I will acknowldge you in the book as being a knowledgable and helpful programmer if I use them. This is true even if I only use segments of your submission or change it somewhat. Things to think about: The shorter, the better. Comments in code or corresponding discussion adds lots of value. Same rules and disclaimers for comp.sources.x applies. This is just for eveyrone's benefit and a chance for you to get your name in print :-). Be creative -- don't send me something that is typical, common or usual. Send me things that are unique or that you think will have general mass appeal. Send to argv@sun.com. --dan