[Plastic-devs] Occasionally asked questions

[John T. <jd...@ro...>]

Hi All,
PLASTIC has been getting a higher profile of late, especially since 
ADASS, and I've noticed a few misconceptions about what it is and what 
it does.   The two most common are that
a) PLASTIC is an AstroGrid product.  I find this one particularly 
annoying as it doesn't recognise the contributions made by Thomas and 
Marco in particular, but I'm to blame as I've used PLASTIC to pay my 
airfare to the last few meetings.  Ironically, I don't even work for 
AstroGrid. (well, they don't pay me, anyway)
b) PLASTIC is Java-only.  This is an understandable mix-up, given that 
the majority of plasticized applications are indeed written in Java, but 
this reflects the current technology choices of app developers, it's 
nothing to do with PLASTIC.

Do you think there's anything to be gained in having a prominent FAQ on 
Plastic Central that addresses these issues as we encounter them?

I've made a rough start (attached, without css)  - if anyone wants to 
add something (or indeed, thinks it's a rubbish idea), then let me know.

John

PS
Does anyone want/need write access to the website?  You only need to ask....


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