Re: gEDA-dev: geda naming convention

[Ryan <rlseal-atMUNGEDgmail_dot_com>]

> I'm spending any effort I can working on usability issues on GUI (and
> sometimes infrastructure) stuff.
>
> Have you seen xgsch2pcb? (You can do the gschem -> PCB workflow without
> touching a command line if you so desire. Peter B and I have not had the
> time or energy to extend that into a full "geda" project manager
> replacement).
>
>   
I use the git repository for the  geda source but I don't see this
program. Where can I get it?

I typically use Makefiles for my development but persuading new users
would be much easier. Many undergrads in my dept. use Ubuntu for one
reason or another (some know Linux well and like the easy installation,
others won't touch the command line out of fear) and a program like this
may help get them started and maintain interest without overwhelming.

I do enjoy, like others, the ability to write scripts and pull
everything together with a simple Makefile - but anyone here who has
made a transition from Windows will realize that it takes time (it took
about 2 years for myself) for someone to become comfortable in a new
environment. If you look at the majority of potential users of gEDA, you
will find that the majority of EE's are not comfortable with Linux and
know very little, if anything, about code development.

> Don't hold your breath though... I have no time to actually do it. I've
> also been looking at the idea of using OpenGL for PCB's drawing.. giving
> the possibilities of a nice translucent layer stackup.
>
>   
At some point I would like to help out, but I have very little time as
well for the moment. I developed code using QT for a number of years and
have played with GTK, FLTK, Fox, and a few others. My big weakness here
is that I have very little experience with development on platforms
other than Linux.

Thanks,
Ryan




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