[MacLoggerContest] Re: MacLoggerDX tab order

[Don Agro]

Hi John,

On 3-Aug-05, at 11:00 PM, John E Bastin wrote:

> I think you misunderstood what I was trying to point out. I didn't  
> mean to imply that complexity for the user makes for a steep  
> learning curve, but rather that the program is complex in the wide  
> myriad of features that it offers.

OK, I understand.

> My contention is that it would be easier to develop a high-end  
> contesting program if you weren't trying to combine it with DX  
> logging and award record-keeping all in the same package. It's your  
> choice, though. If you want to tackle it that way, I'll be eagerly  
> anticipating the result.

I'm just trying to make MacLoggerDX more contester-friendly because I  
couldn't find 2 contesters who could agree on a spec for a Mac  
contesting program.

> If I was "having fun with the PC" I wouldn't still be watching what  
> is happening on the Mac side of the aisle. I want this effort to be  
> successful, believe me.

Which one - the effort your told us not to bother trying because it  
couldn't be done ?
OK, but you do have an odd way of showing your support...

> I don't "reject" the option. Let's just say I'm skeptical at this  
> time and would be very happy if you prove me wrong.

Let's just say that the rest of us are a little busy trying to get  
the job done.

> I would never say anything "can't be done." I gave some opinions of  
> how it can be done,

Huh ? I'm sorry but you said...

> "Due to this complexity, I think that efforts to make MacLoggerDX  
> into a contesting program would not contribute to its present  
> function, and would produce a sub-optimal contest program at best."

Which part of this did you think we would find constructive ?

> you have different ideas of how it can be done.

No argument here.


73 Don Agro VE3VRW

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