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List:       kfm-devel
Subject:    Re: XML Vector based GUI ??
From:       David Faure <david () mandrakesoft ! com>
Date:       2001-09-17 10:32:53
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On Dimanche 16 Septembre 2001 07:03, trade man wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> I am currently overseeing a project that requires a
> simplified GUI for Linux. Very basically we are
> working on an inexpensive linux based pc for thrid
> world distribution. We need to customise the GUI for
> users that have never used a pc before, even
> windows(tm). The distribution will be in association
> with a number of larger organisations. 
> 
> I was thinking that the easiest way of not
> re-inventing the wheel is to use a vector based
> GUI/application launcher. The design can change but
> the vectors will not. The GUI could also be turned off
> to allow access to a 'normal' KDE desktop for more
> advanced users.
> 
> I would very much appreciate it if you could give me
> your thoughts on this as I am not that familiar with
> the recent developments of KDE. Would your XML GUI
> development tools not be well suited to this project
> ??
> 
> The good news is that unlike other linux charitable
> efforts, we have a budget! albiet limited :-( We are
> willing to outsource this phase of the project for
> about US$5000. Please email us at
> globalpacific2001@yahoo.com if interested or to just
> give us some input or comments...

Hi "trade man" (?),

I think you are confused about what the XML GUI is.
Please read http://developer.kde.org/documentation/tutorials/xmlui/preface.html

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David FAURE, david@mandrakesoft.com, faure@kde.org
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