Re: Flash MX as rich client

Post #119,923 by neelk 10/2/03 10:42:41 PM Reply	Re: Flash MX as rich client In November 2002, I saw a presentation by some people who did roughly what you are suggesting. They wrote a constraint-based language (with XML and Javascript syntax, sigh) that was compiled into Flash bytecode, so that people could quickly write rich-content web apps. The guy who gave the talk made the comment that Flash is the only technology with a higher market penetration than Windows. I don't know any more than this, though, since I've never done it myself. {rummages} Here's the URL: [link\|http://www.laszlosystems.com/\|http://www.laszlosystems.com/]
Post #119,925 by deSitter 10/2/03 11:12:10 PM Reply	<Gross> -drl
Post #119,982 by tuberculosis 10/3/03 12:17:57 PM Reply	I wondered how they were doing that But it appears to be possible to write full blown applications that talk to databases and use web services from Flash MX Professional. IOW, Flash itself is turning into a smart client with great presentation capabilities. I'm looking for someone who has done one of these. In Java, you can't escape the creepy feeling. --James Gosling
Post #119,986 by ChrisR 10/3/03 12:40:17 PM 10/3/03 12:59:50 PM Reply	I'd be interested as well But I've never gotten the time to do much investigation - my trial period keeps running out before I do much with it. :-) Edit: Never mind. I see how they're doing it in Lazlo. It's client driven using datasets that poll a server page as an xml datasource. I assume events can be used to update the data. Looks interesting. Edited by ChrisR Oct. 3, 2003, 12:59:50 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #120,054 by tuberculosis 10/3/03 9:44:22 PM Reply	I've ordered some books They should arrive next week. I'm thinking of getting into kiosk development as a business. In Java, you can't escape the creepy feeling. --James Gosling
Post #120,384 by neelk 10/7/03 9:50:41 PM Reply	Re: I've ordered some books Just a ping, to let you know that I'm interested in what you find out about this subject.
Post #120,385 by boxley 10/7/03 9:53:42 PM Reply	kiosk development? Give viewtouch a call POS, Kiosk. not a lot of difference. thanx, bill "You're just like me streak. You never left the free-fire zone.You think aspirins and meetings and cold showers are going to clean out your head. What you want is God's permission to paint the trees with the bad guys. That wont happen big mon." Clete questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
Post #120,421 by Steve Lowe 10/8/03 12:53:13 AM Reply	I've done some work.. With a local (Louisville, CO) kiosk builder, even interviewed for a job there once. Basically, all they do is package Dell Windows PCs in a fancy box and add some hardware, like a mag card reader. Software is supplied by the customer. They're making a killing, largest Kiosk supplier in the world (self-claimed, haven't verified that). I've had the thought that kiosk-centric hardware (even if the customer demanded a Windows solution) would make a better, more cost effective solution than a Generic PC, especially if there's no hard disk. Box is right, this line of thinking would be great in the POS world as well. These type of industries are stuck in the mode of using a complete computer where a device is probably better suited to the task. ----- Steve
Post #120,527 by tuberculosis 10/8/03 7:05:03 PM Reply	Who is it? In Java, you can't escape the creepy feeling. --James Gosling
Post #120,563 by Steve Lowe 10/8/03 10:58:30 PM Reply	Re: Who is it? [link\|http://www.kis-kiosk.com\|http://www.kis-kiosk.com] KIS - Kiosk Information Systems site is completely flash ----- Steve

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