Re: Tcl::Tk Compatibility Updates for Perl/Tk

On 11/05/2010 3:21 AM, Konovalov, Vadim (Vadim)** CTR ** wrote:
>> I haven't heard from you in a while and was wondering were you were at
>> in reviewing and/or incorporating the changes I made to Tcl::Tk for
>> perl/tk compatibility?
	...
>> If you don't think the changes fit your planned direction for the
>> Tcl::Tk package, I was thinking that another option for the changes is
>> to be released as a separate package (something like a new Tcl::pTk
>> package )
>>
>> What do you think?
>
> I really like this solution - because it was my blue dream and real preference to have Tcl::Tk module really small - essentially one single PM file.
>
> But your solution has an unfortunate problem, though.
> Having yet another perl+tk solution will make people confused.
> They will not know what to select between Tkx, perl/Tk, Tcl::Tk and Tcl::pTk.
>
> But if users of this mailing list will see this as no-problem, I will greatly support this, and even will help you with some eventual patches of your new module.

I would like to echo my appreciation for John's efforts.  I for one 
think that Tcl::Tk might be better served to just be "compatible" if 
possible.  I do understand Vadim's point about nice clean modules, but I 
think this one would serve the community best by reducing any possible 
confusion.

My $.02 ..

Jeff