Re: [Gretl-devel] Signalling
On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Allin Cottrell <cottrell(a)wfu.edu> wrote:
I have to say: not one but two-plus. At present I'm the only one
who
codes the gretl GUI, but where the development of hansl is concerned
Jack is an equal partner (and a few others have made useful
contributions). To expand on this just a little: Jack and I have had
summer working sessions in Ancona several times over the last 7
years. Without Jack's contribution -- both at those sessions and
throughout the year -- hansl (and gretl more generally) would have
made nothing like the progress we've seen over that period. And
without Jack's stimulus, I suspect my own interest might have waned
some time ago.
I can never forget or underestimate what Jack has contributed and
still is so generously providing to gretl. Of course, plus the handful
of people myself included. But I think you are being so nice and
modest, as usual.
The trouble is that the "resources" in question have their
own
preferences,
Unfortunately that is a well known limitation of open source
software,
especially when the number of developers are small. But you surely see
the vicious cycle here, due to not yet being able to conquer that huge
segment of "low end users" that is full of potential and nice
surprises.
that producing a "nice teaching GUI" and nothing more is a
dead end.
Those who teach econometrics will in general want their students to
use software that they can continue to use in their professional
lives.
I have never advocated "producing a nice teaching GUI and nothing
more". But I do advocate a shiny, modern, consistent, and rock solid
GUI for applied research, as well as teaching.
Actually, not so. There will come a time, of course, but right now
working on gretl + hansl is still something I like doing and want to
continue doing.
And we are all grateful for that. God bless you, Jack, and all who
have made gretl possible. But I stand by my analysis and predictions.
Sincerely
Talha
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