Re: lynx-dev Java version of Lynx

[Mehran Mehr]

On Fri, 18 Aug 2000, Deckler, Greg wrote:

> I was curious if there was a version of Lynx developed or being developed
> for Java and if so where I might be able to download it.  It would seem to
> me that Lynx is the perfect browser for handheld devices like Blackberry
> devices, Palms and mobile phones.  Palm seems to be starting to migrate
> toward java support and that is already RIM's direction.  It would seem that
> a Lynx Java version would be very beneficial and have huge advantages over
> things like WAP, clipping, etc.
> 

I think jumping from C to Java is not so easy. In fact writing such a huge
project in raw C is not a good programming practice. I think it is better
to rewrite Lynx in C++. It seems writing Java code from C++ code is 
easier.


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