Branding will be important, but there is the risk of investing energy too soon before we have something tangible to show.

"Tk revitalization" describes the project nicely, but it would be handy to have a working name for the project. "Tk nextgen" doesn't quite do it - it is much more than just Tk, and (realistically) it isn't the next generation of Tk but a consolidation of the existing generation.

Given that Brian Griffin started the process rolling with his Tcl2002 paper "Realizing the Windows look and feel in Tk" it might be appropriate to name the project in his honor :-)

Presenting ....

Posted at Aug 06/2003 08:26 AM:
Steve Simmons: guffaw! I love it.

Posted at Aug 06/2003 02:02 PM:
Brian Griffin:

I am truly honored! Thanks!

Does this mean I have to write the book now? :-)

Posted at Aug 06/2003 02:06 PM:
Steve Landers: I'll settle for the software first ;-)

Posted at Aug 06/2003 04:33 PM:
DGP: Besides honoring Brian, this codename works symbolically as well. The Griffin is a mythical beast that combines the best features of other animals. We want a revitalized Tk to combine the existing programming power and simplicity of Tk with visual results that have commercial appeal.

Posted at Aug 14/2003 11:18 AM:
Brian Griffin: (warning: shamless plug) If/when we get serious about marketing this, I know of a good graphics design outfit that could do the work for us, maybe at a discount! http://www.griffinjamesdesign.com (my sister's company)

Posted at Aug 15/2003 06:13 AM:
Brians father: I think this is a GREAT idea!

Posted at Aug 25/2004 01:37 AM:
DKF: Who wrote the original of this page? (Especially, who created that nice Griffin image?) Jeff Hobbs would like to know...

Posted at Aug 26/2004 07:17 AM:
Steve Landers: I fess up - it was me. But I (ahem) borrowed the Griffin image off the net. I've talked with Jeff about it and pointed him towards the place I got it from. I suspect they borrowed it too.