Summary: Things to Keep in Mind

Here is a list of things to keep in mind as you think about porting your application to the Solaris CDE desktop:

• OPEN LOOK to Motif migration is a complex and wide-ranging issue

  It generally does not amount to an object-for-object swap. Do you really need to port? If so, think of it as an art and not as a science.

• What is your schedule?

  When must you ship? What resources do you have available to you? Can you tie the port in with the next major release?

• How did you build your application?

  Did you use a builder? Were any other tools involved in producing your application? If so, go to your vendor and ask for CDE support.

• Is your application GUI separate from internals?

  Did you use C++ objects to encapsulate the GUI? If so it will be easier to port your application.

• Are you starting from XView or OLIT?

  OLIT applications are generally easier to port because they rely on the Xt intrinsics, as does Motif.

• Are there any customer issues?

  Do you have to be concerned about interoperability with other systems? Are there transition and training issues for the customer? Is a mixed desktop acceptable for now?