> > I would also say that interface research is *certainly* within the
> > purview of database research;
>> To a point, yes, I agree. Where it might leave the realm of database
> research would require the detailed examination of concrete examples
> which we can't do easily in this forum.
Where it might cross that point is where the objects in a database are
methods themselves. In which case, "sequence analysis" is just another
query on data. Hence, analysis becomes part of databases, not an entity
unto itself.
Separating "sequence analysis" from "database research" is really
quite artificial.
> Regarding the use of more modern interfaces, all I can say is that you
> wouldn't be in a position to know what the companies may currently
> have under development.
Considering past performance, I don't think I will hold my breath for them
to lead the way, either. 8^)
Seriously, in the Unix environment, Motif and OpenLook have been around for
a long time, X11 even longer. That packages for molecular biology are still
under development is a sad commentary on what we are willing to settle for.
Ernie Retzel
ernest at lenti.med.umn.edu
