What is on Your Mind?

Yep, that's right.

I'm writing a Linux binary that requires an X11 Server. It will also be released in a Shell, Win32, and Cocoa (Mac OS X).

It's a program that's a text editor and more. It not just creates TXT and RTF files, it also can save in XML, RSS, and a whole lot of other formats.

It's hasn't been written yet, but I will tell you when.

The program name is called KewlWrite, since it is a GNU General Public Licensed program released by my mother's site, IBKewl.

Whatdya think?

I hate to "rain on your parade", but....

There are 1000's of text editors already available. (Just ask Google), so why reinvent the wheel and create yet another? What will make yours so special that it will differentiate it from the rest? There are some damn fine GUI-based editors out there (Kate, NEdit, gvim) already.

And no-matter what new-fangled ideas come along, you'll still find me in vi anyways!

And another thing - I'd drop the "kewl" from the name.... That word always reminds me of script kiddies.

Sorry to be a git.
ZB

yeah but then itd match the KDE naming scheme of K'ing every thing.

go for it man, writing your own programs are for your own enjoyment. release it to sourceforge, freshmeat and other people will use it. theres always someone that will use it. its also nice to use a program that you have written your self. its a nice feeling.

Zazzybob, "Kewl" is in there for a reason.

Obviously, the K is for KDE, on which it will one.

The E is for education, since this is aimed for young students at schools.

The WL is actually an abbreviation of my favorite city, Wellington, New Zealand. Sadly, I haven't been there, but since LotR was mostly filmed in NZ and mostly everything went on in Wellington, it's my favorite city.

And norsk, I submitted it to SourceForge.net, and they accepted. I will release the program and source files sooner or later.

I would never discourage anyone from developing their creative talents, Zazzybob.

Maybe the poster will create something great. They certainly will not create much if people are discouraging them.

I know my post seems "negative", but I certainly would never discourage anybody from producing quality, unique programs.

All I was really asking is what will make this program unique, so that it will stand out from the crowd and become popular?

If you're creating something useful, dynamic and original then go for it.

Sorry if I sounded bad before....

And the comment about "kewl" is just a personal thing - you're free to name it what you want - it's your program.

Cheers, and apologies again

ZB

the point is, write it for your own benefit and enjoyment, but let others be able to get it too. there are so many people out there, even though there are so many text editors already, yours may suite someone in ways that other editors dont.