QT/Win vulnerability and strutting Builder's stuff

Klaus major-k klaus at major-k.de
Wed Nov 4 13:29:28 EST 2015


Hi Richard,

> Am 04.11.2015 um 19:26 schrieb Richard Gaskin <ambassador at fourthworld.com>:
> 
> I came across this article yesterday about QT updating issues and its security implications, which reminded me of the recent discussion about this on the list:
> <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2999922/security/apple-users-having-trouble-auto-updating-quicktime-on-windows-8-10.html?google_editors_picks=true>
> 
> This got me thinking:
> 
> LC 8's Builder seems to be coming along well, with foreign handlers, refined drawing control, etc.
> Given what's in place now, would this be a practical time to consider using Builder to implement the Kickstarter goal of "Improved cross-platform multimedia support"?
> A new player-like control wouldn't need editable text, so if it's within the scope of what Builder can do today perhaps it's not only a good use case for showing off Builder but also knocks one of the most desirable Kickstarter goals, yes?

a thousand times YES! 

And it should also handle imported video/audio clips, if possible! 8-)

> -- 
> Richard Gaskin

Best

Klaus

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