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Old 05-01-2005, 11:34 PM   #1
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[Release] FrodoComm, and FrodoComm Services Host

Here are the links, explanation below.

FrodoComm

FrodoComm Services Host

What is FrodoComm ?
It's an "Asynchronous Extensible Inter-Process Communication Server"
It's purpose is to allow interprocess communication for apps and services
via a common interface. The docs still need to be written, but some uses
are released as source with the app and the services launcher.

What is FrodoComm Services Launcher ?
It is a small inteface that supports "COM" plugins or services, as well
as plugins written in VBScript or Javascript.
It's primary purpose is to provide a place for hosting services that don't
require an interface, but provide useful things. The services however
do not have to use FrodoComm, so the launcher can be used for other
purposes.


Who would use either of these ?
Well right now, since there is no developer support, no one
But as more developers add support to their apps, the uses
will become obvious. (4 developers commited now, including me)


Any app can join the FrodoComm network, it is not limited to just these
services.


For developers, two interfaces are provided, a user control, and a class
module. FrodoComm.exe itself should not be used directly, the control
or class only should be used, as they are threaded when not run in debug
mode. This prevents blocking.

6 demo plugins with source code are provided for developers to get
their feet wet.

4 in VB6
1 in VB Script
1 in Javascript
More language examples will follow, including C#, VB.NET, C++, and Delphi.

I hope to be on hand to give out advice and more documentation
as necessary for use.

A list of dependencies for the apps is as follows:
(Links to come, most developers will know how to get these)
--MS XML 4 SP2 or higher
--MS Winsock Control
--SAPI 5.1
--IE 6
--MS Script Control
--MS Scripting Runtime


For devs wanting to check it out and start working now, check the app
folders for some instructions and source code. Also a demo app is provided.

Note: To bring ServicesHost visible after launching, either relaunch, or
press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.

I know I haven't explained enough, but maybe you devs can ask the right
questions so I can rectify this.


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There are also things such as:
1. pre-defined "canned" messages
2. language extenders for the scripting engines

I will explain these soon as well.
It was a lot to package up !!
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Yem, I'm one of the developers. Delphi code needed

Things that will be on the network:
iGuidance skin I'm working on
NaviVoice
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I will try to answer any questions tomorrow. I must rest now.
I'll be off work tomorrow at 5:00 PM CST.

Later guys.

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Also, if I forgot to list any dependencies, or it doesn't work,
please forgive me, as this is the first try at release
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for the non technical idiots (me) what does this mean in laymens term? i read all that but it went over my head.
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Quote: Originally Posted by theheel
for the non technical idiots (me) what does this mean in laymens term? i read all that but it went over my head.

Its for developers. So expect to see more integrated development between developers
So it will be easier for me to talk to FP, and to the program that I am making. Also FP will be able to talk to my program directly, as well as with NaviVoice. Its a web basically
Also programs will now be able to ask others about what they are doing, etc...
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Quote: Originally Posted by theheel
for the non technical idiots (me) what does this mean in laymens term? i read all that but it went over my head.

yea im with you!

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Things that will be on the network:
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please explain that one, i didnt know IG can be skinned yet.....
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Quote: Originally Posted by camsgs3
please explain that one, i didnt know IG can be skinned yet.....

Well, probably it can with help from this... Guess "skinned" means a sepparate skinnable program that controls and shows iG?
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Quote: Originally Posted by Maņana
Well, probably it can with help from this... Guess "skinned" means a sepparate skinnable program that controls and shows iG?

ohh so its somthing like the sendkeys in RR..we just need to make the dam OSK bigger & some menus
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Any reason why you didn't just open a TCP port in your app and use XML RPC? What does FrodoComm add?
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Quote: Originally Posted by Erorus
Any reason why you didn't just open a TCP port in your app and use XML RPC? What does FrodoComm add?

This is not limited to XML, as well as being very easy to use and intuitive.
It's a network, not just a way to pass messages.
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ohh so its somthing like the sendkeys in RR..we just need to make the dam OSK bigger & some menus

No, this is way more powerful.
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No, this is way more powerful.

sounds good, even though i have no idea how this all works

0l33l - looking foward to see what you can come up with IG

this stuff is very interesting, im assuming this was the part of the xxx you guys where talking about a couple of months ago
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