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Hi Folks,

On Tue, 19 May 2009 16:36:51 +0000 (GMT)
baslinux AT lists.ibiblio.org wrote:

> A new version for Linux, of the Arachne web browser is out : 
> <http://www.glennmcc.org/aralinux/>

   Sadly, it is not new. The sources have had a little work, but it is still 
essentially the same as before.
And it has some serious defects that are crying out for skilled attention.

> I haven't tested and no idea if it will compile, work and be useful on 
> Baslinux.

   I have, and it is still only a very alpha trial at a Linux version. Not 
much has changed since the previous "Linux" attempt.  Arachne has much to 
offer, in both DOS and Linux, but no-one has offered any help to advance this 
any further.

> The new DOS version is there, too :
> <http://www.glennmcc.org/arachne/>

   The DOS version is relatively new. It offers a much improved download 
speed over the previous versions.
There is still development peripheral to the core.exe, i.e. adding extra 
functionality with "plug-ins" (to which I am also contributing), but 
development of the core has ceased because of lack of C-literate programmers 
willing to contribute time and effort.

   In my view, it is a very worthwhile project that is going to stagnate 
unless new coding blood can be found.

FWIW: I use the DOS Arachne every day.  See also: www.ausreg.com/arachne/ 

Regards,
        Ron

-- 
Ron Clarke 
AUSREG Consultancy      http://www.ausreg.com
Tadpole Tunes           http://www.tadpoletunes.com
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