Post by Jeff Ledger on Nov 6, 2005 21:46:56 GMT -5
As many have guessed, due to my involvement with the Quantum Link project, I'd placed the CML project on hold. While I will continue to support, and assist the Qlink project as much as I can, it is time for work to continue on CML.
I've had some time to reflect on the current status of CML, as well as it's general direction, and re-evaluate the goals of the project.
At the moment, CML requires the use of an Internet Connected PC, running 'CMLServe' which does the laborious work of retrieving the webpages, then translates the page to the CML format. There is a serious gap in the Commodore's ability to connect to the internet, cheaply, something I had hoped might be solved by now. At the moment, to properly get the 64/128 online directly, an investment of $100.00 will bring you to either an ETH64 type solution, or a Serial Ethernet server. In a day where PC based ethernet cards can be purchased for around $5-$10 this seems a bit unbalanced.
On the software side, I'm reasonable pleased with the 'scripting' language of CML, and am not motivated to change it much, but rather make additions. In other words, it's at a level in which it is safe for others to create content based on CML without too much worry that I will change the standards. Some of the additional goals include SID support as well as finishing the SPRITE support.
The interface itself is overdue for a major revision. I plan to implement some of the routines from Dave Moorman, including MR MOUSE, to provide mouse support for clickable hyperlinks. Something only provided by function keys at the moment. (a concept ripped from qlink
)
A major rewrite is in the works.
In my re-evaluation of the direction of CML, I will discontinue my CMLbased qlink type interface, for obvious reasons, this is no longer necessary. ( Great work Jim, Keith, and Ray. ) The direction of CML will continue on the track to provide a CBM internet that runs on top/under (which ever you prefer) the existing internet. Allowing us to both convert existing webpages, and embedded content to take advantage of the power of the 64.
I'm seriously considering both implementation of 128 mode as well as adaption of RSS feeds to CML in upcoming versions. I'm interested in your comments.
CML can provide us a decentralized internet for the 64. Allowing all of get involved.
Stay tuned, work continues...
Jeff
I've had some time to reflect on the current status of CML, as well as it's general direction, and re-evaluate the goals of the project.
At the moment, CML requires the use of an Internet Connected PC, running 'CMLServe' which does the laborious work of retrieving the webpages, then translates the page to the CML format. There is a serious gap in the Commodore's ability to connect to the internet, cheaply, something I had hoped might be solved by now. At the moment, to properly get the 64/128 online directly, an investment of $100.00 will bring you to either an ETH64 type solution, or a Serial Ethernet server. In a day where PC based ethernet cards can be purchased for around $5-$10 this seems a bit unbalanced.
On the software side, I'm reasonable pleased with the 'scripting' language of CML, and am not motivated to change it much, but rather make additions. In other words, it's at a level in which it is safe for others to create content based on CML without too much worry that I will change the standards. Some of the additional goals include SID support as well as finishing the SPRITE support.
The interface itself is overdue for a major revision. I plan to implement some of the routines from Dave Moorman, including MR MOUSE, to provide mouse support for clickable hyperlinks. Something only provided by function keys at the moment. (a concept ripped from qlink
)A major rewrite is in the works.
In my re-evaluation of the direction of CML, I will discontinue my CMLbased qlink type interface, for obvious reasons, this is no longer necessary. (
Great work Jim, Keith, and Ray. ) The direction of CML will continue on the track to provide a CBM internet that runs on top/under (which ever you prefer) the existing internet. Allowing us to both convert existing webpages, and embedded content to take advantage of the power of the 64.I'm seriously considering both implementation of 128 mode as well as adaption of RSS feeds to CML in upcoming versions. I'm interested in your comments.
CML can provide us a decentralized internet for the 64. Allowing all of get involved.
Stay tuned, work continues...
Jeff
