[Quote] Typical Linux people are always talking about C/C++, Python, and Java as the chosen powerfull and unbeatable programming language for any kind of needs! No, I don't mean to start a language flame war here. But, I think we -Pascal lovers and developers- should enter Linux community and promote Pascal, especially our beloved FPC.
Since UBUNTU now is the most Linux distro talked about these days, I think we should promote our FPC in their community as well. UBUNTU web forum (www.ubuntuforums.org) may become a good start. :) [/Quote] Although I agree that FPC could benefit from a stronger community, I would suggest that Linux could be the major benefactor. I wont elaborate as this would just lead to flame wars. That said, how to promote FPC is the question? Well the best way, I think, is to write something great and high profile in FPC. For that, I would suggest turning to game programming as a potential attention getter. Linux, in general, lacks in games compared to MS or even Apple. So there is a lot of opportunity here. Additionally, much of the software needs of today (especially in terms of desktop applications) have already been addressed. So game programming is left being one of few areas where new and creative ideas can shine. So, if you really want to promote FPC, try teaming up with a few good programmers and artists to write the next cool game in FPC. If you are not the creative type, try one of the following ideas * Provide an Allegro FPC wrapper * Provide a "native" FPC GUI/IO library (see FreeBASIC for a reference) * Provide a "native" GUI for FPC (maybe by porting/extending CGUI?) * Port FPC to GP2X (http://www.gbax.com/ -- its much easier to be the big fish in a small pond) -- Ronald Weidner http://www.techport80.com PHP Software developer for hire. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ fpc-pascal maillist - fpc-pascal@lists.freepascal.org http://lists.freepascal.org/mailman/listinfo/fpc-pascal
