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schemezealot

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    Comment #9388555

    My main complaint is the MDI. I don't think non-native widgets are a problem as long as they're done well and behave close enough to native widgets as to not confuse people. Qt is …

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    Comment #9387272

    "Does it compile to executables, or does it require an interpreter or VM at runtime?" It looks like they are still using (since 2010) the COG VM, which is a fast jitting VM, but I …

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    Comment #9387261

    Multiple (native) windows + tabbed browsing is IMO better than a single-window MDI. Remember Linux and other Unix desktops already support multiple virtual desktops to manage many …

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    Comment #9387199

    So does iTunes on windows and Qt (since v. 4) on everything. But I agree the single-window MDI is a major drawback. I keep checking out Pharo periodically and hoping a UI with mult…