Better be an option, gui takes memory.

I think a graphical frontend is fine as long as it's a plugin product, or an addon as opposed to modifying the eqemu source code directly.

It could be done directly in the code through creative ifdefs, or some of the few cross platform graphical libraries, but would probably just make the code look to much like spagetti so probably makes sense to keep it seperate.

You could also use Trolltech QT, which allows for a graphical user interface that is compatible with windows and linux. But I would totally agree with the fact it should be some type of an option, either command line or #ifdef.

Let's be honest, most Linux users would not want a GUI interface for EqEmu even if you used pictures of nude women in the backdrops and put their telephone numbers on a drop down menu.

Linux = techie = text.

Hmm, maybe I used a bad example. I'll have a play with the concept, I think I can do most everything needed anyway just with DOS pipe. Although if anyone knows the .dll calls to isolate and delete active program threads i'd be grateful, i'm not sure on how to close down a remote application.

Pneu

Telmet
 

i would like to join the dev team, my coding skills are still adept, but i have been working on reviewing and modifying the code in all my spare time. i have released a few fixes, but they are minor ones. as each day passes i learn more and more of the indephs workings of eqemu :)
(aka telmet on irc)

I want to join the dev team :) (This is LethalEncounter) So far I have found a division by zero bug, have implemented petitions on the client, and have implemented tradeskills on my server. I can code in C and C++ :P Let me know if I can help I really think I could help out.

lol a GUI
 

I dont really c the need for a GUI for eq emu eather basicly u run the servers once they are up thats it and u already have someone working on the eqadmin BTW i do mess around with delphi i have the standard version so no database componets but i will help with the eqadmin tool anyway i can.

I will help
 

Well hey! I am always up to Help.
I know some stuff about coding and I am a GM-Admin on the Fredom Alliance so.... email is eqcaladini@yahoo.com if u need me plz give me a tell or something lol..

You could also use wxWindows. Which is properly open source rather than Trolltech's 'You can have the sourece forever, we promise' stuff.

hrm, i would like to join the dev team. But my lack of C++ probably would inhibit me from doing so. I know minimal C++ and have a good understanding of VB.

So go review my facts, see if you can place me to do something.

C++/Ruby Programmer
 

It seems as if though, you guys only code in C++. Would anyone be of any use if they used languages such as Java or Ruby, or is this simply C++ based?

->Kryptik

Almost any language is fine for the 3rd party tools, I would think. Just find a niche and dive in.

Huked on fonix
 

I've got about 4-6 years pro coding c/c++ and about everything else in win and unux. Time might be an issue but otherwise what'd you need? I can start putting together a gui for the server, those go pretty fast and dont take much background.

bill

Well I want to be a Dev so i can have the 5 Orange Ass icon under my name. Hows that for a reason?

Umm and cuase im ...
ok leave that part out

Call me old-fashioned...
 

I have a good understanding of Turbo Pascal, but I really don't think that old-ass language will be of any use in this case.