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New Language CURL Merges HTML And Javascript

Posted by timothy on Monday August 6, 2001 @05:12PM from the like-a-hole-in-the-head dept.

jluxe writes: "CNN reports that a new language, Curl, was presented at the Software Development Forum in Palo Alto. This language works via a plug-in to browsers, and attempts to merge the gap between HTML, javascript, java, and even C++. It also supports the Macromedia Flash plug-in. Interesting to note that Tim Berners-Lee is listed as a financial backer of this venture, as well as an adviser." Here's the Curl Corporation's official website as well.

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TM TM TM wonderful TM by interiot · 2001-08-06 17:23 · Score: 5, Interesting

I count 5 TM's on their homepage and several mentions of patents on their legal page.
Curl may not be any more proprietary than Java, but the site constantly bares its legal teeth at you. My gut reaction is to stay away.