Re: [myhdl-list] Reflections on a MyHDL IP library

[George P. <ge...@ga...>]

Tom Dillon wrote:
>> Mm, but have you ever used it :-) Several year ago, I have a number of
>> times, and never really liked it. I found if very complicated and full of
>> jargon. Also, it has something unpythonic: it's large, not orthogonal and
>> complex. It was supposed to become the Python killer app, but from what I
>> hear many pythonistas simply don't like it.
>>
>> I never used Plone, but I imagine it has been invented to take away
>> some complexity from the underlying Zope to make a more usable system.
>> Still, I fear that the underlying complexity still shines through.
>> Tom is using it for his site, so he may give good advice here.
>>
>>     
>
> I agree it is complicated. Newer versions of plone keep you further away from 
> zope but there is still more to know than  you would like to. I had to buy a 
> book to help me understand how to use it.
>
> On the other hand, it provides a lot. All the site structure is just there. 
> There are add on products for just about anything you could need, including a 
> wiki.
>
> All in all, it is probably overkill for a small site, if something easier to 
> use was available that provided all the features required for the site that 
> would be a better option.
>
> Maybe the thing to do is so compile a list of features needed to properly host 
> the site.
>
> Tom
>
>   
FYI I just found a python-oriented hosting provider that already has 
Zope AND Plone installed and ready to create websites on. I was really 
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I risk is $34.95 right now. Haven't set it up just yet, but I'll let you 
all know how it goes.

Another interesting tidbit from their site:
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Here's the site.
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Rock on,
George