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New Language CURL Merges HTML And Javascript

Posted by timothy on 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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  1. Re:old news? by Coolfish · · Score: 1, Redundant

    anyone else notice that links posted to /. comments have a tendency to have extra " "'s inserted? what's up with that?

  2. Commentary by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Redundant

    Read the license agreement at http://www.curl.com/html/products/surge_license.js p and tell me why I, or anyone else in their right mind would load a plug in that allows the plug in to report on what you have viewed with it and also allows the plug in to block content!
    Then wander over to http://www.curl.com/html/products/pricing.jsp and look at the fact that you have to commit to sending Curl a minimum of $1000/month (max of $50,000/month) to use Curl to deliver content. And the cost is based on how many characters you serve. Not, on how much revenue it generates.

    This product looks more like misguided megalomania than like product that stands a chance of actually being used by anyone.

    Technically, it acutally looks pretty good. But, the business model and the privacy policy are, well... They're insane.

    StoneWolf