Background

[Alan Gayne]

On Tuesday, November 26, 2002, at 07:09  PM, Mark Swindell wrote:

> Also, when one is used to a certain paradigm (like HyperCard), it can 
> shape
> your thinking and constrain your ability to grasp a different way of 
> doing
> things, especially from within an environment and scripting language so
> overwhelmingly similar to what you're used to.


Hi Mark,

I can certainly relate to how you're feeling - as I recall, I described 
it as entering a house very similar, but not exactly like your own - 
and then finding yourself in a closet when you thought you were 
entering the lavatory.

The good news is that it does get considerably easier with the help of 
the many good people on this list.  And take it from this old scripter, 
you WILL find that RunRev is immensely more powerful and versatile than 
our old friend Hypercard.

As it was pointed out to me, it's a good idea to remember that 
Revolution is a very young application, and is far ahead of where 
Hypercard was at a similar time after its introduction.  All of the 
add-on goodies you're used to with Hypercard will likely come in 
relatively short order.

So be a little patient, not only with RunRev, but with your own 
learning curve.

Good luck!

Alan