I think the ability to set a pixel on a graphics surface ought to be
straightforward and I tried to illict Dr. Guis opinion but he was too busy
to respond. So I think he must agree with me but fears authority ;-}
What do others think ? ? ? My original email and Dr. Gui's assistants reply
is shown below.
I'm worried about Dr. GUI and honestly believe he is hoarding the T-Shirts !
In fun
Bob Palank
Dear Dr. Gui
Years ago C and VB allowed us to place a single point on the graphics
surface. I liked _SetPixel(). Now it would seem to me that if you build a
new fancy shmansy language called C#, you ought to be able to place one
colored dot on the screen. Oh I know you can using FillRectangle, but this
seems like hammering a tack with a 10 pound mallet!
Would you ask the powerful people to consider fixing this, or have I missed
something ?
Yours faithfully,
Bob Palank
St. Louis
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