Re: WebDNA Challenge - Was: Why WebDNA is not popular
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texte = Brian Boegershausen wrote:>I like this idea, but the one problem I see is.. encryption. >Over the past few weeks I have been coding here and there building a >database import system that will allow a user to upload and import a >database into any existing database in a designated folder. >This would definately be my entry, > Brian, I tend to like the idea that this be new code started from now on.... not libraried code (minus snippets). If I remember right the thread started off with more of an effort towards widgets that are not necessarilly functional but rather flashy? Anyway, I think we need to figure out these things:1.)Will we allow other languages? (java, flash etc..) (my vote is either no or put them into a allow other languages category and vote separately for them.)2.)Who will host the two servers? (see below ;-) and how will we remain annonymous? I think this could be done with a submition system that the hoster can approve before it goes live to protect against taking down a machine.3.) code limitations such as Andrew and Alain suggested.4.) deadline.5.) voting system that protects against multiple votes by a single person. (a widget in itself)6.) uh idunno> >Maybe users could just upload their name and email which would remain >private until a winner is found, then put a link to their script which is on >their own server. This way no one has to worry about having users upload >potentially harmful code to their server. > The problem with this is that machines produce varying levels of performance. I think we need to have two servers doing this. One in the US and one in Europe or something. This way we would have a better grip on the performance variables between machines. If I have time, I'll play.Donovan> > > ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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Brian Boegershausen wrote:>I like this idea, but the one problem I see is.. encryption. >Over the past few weeks I have been coding here and there building a >database import system that will allow a user to upload and import a >database into any existing database in a designated folder. >This would definately be my entry, > Brian, I tend to like the idea that this be new code started from now on.... not libraried code (minus snippets). If I remember right the thread started off with more of an effort towards widgets that are not necessarilly functional but rather flashy? Anyway, I think we need to figure out these things:1.)Will we allow other languages? (java, flash etc..) (my vote is either no or put them into a allow other languages category and vote separately for them.)2.)Who will host the two servers? (see below ;-) and how will we remain annonymous? I think this could be done with a submition system that the hoster can approve before it goes live to protect against taking down a machine.3.) code limitations such as Andrew and Alain suggested.4.) deadline.5.) voting system that protects against multiple votes by a single person. (a widget in itself)6.) uh idunno> >Maybe users could just upload their name and email which would remain >private until a winner is found, then put a link to their script which is on >their own server. This way no one has to worry about having users upload >potentially harmful code to their server. > The problem with this is that machines produce varying levels of performance. I think we need to have two servers doing this. One in the US and one in Europe or something. This way we would have a better grip on the performance variables between machines. If I have time, I'll play.Donovan> > > ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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