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Zweiblumen · 04-08-2004, 12:29 PM

I think some people misread or misunderstood my original post, so please go take a closer look at it, and please notice:

1) I point out that I realize that porting can be VERY difficult

2) I note that there is already a lot of work to do on the game, and I realize that a mac version is not a priority

3) I am trying to make people aware of a new library that, in some cases, make porting as easy as a recompilation and bringing up the possibility that OOTP might benefit from this library

Also, (sorry for this off topic bit) the view that Macs are only good for graphics is an outdated one. 5 or 10 years ago this may have been accurate, but they have changed. I am a Linux guy myself, and to me Os X gives the perfect mix of flexibility and usability. I can compile all my favorite open source apps, but I also don't have to fight with the system to get basic things to work.

As for Virtual PC, I've heard very mixed reviews of it, and it is pretty expensive. I'd actually be happy to hear from anyone who thinks VPC is worth $200 (email me) All this is moot of course, as eLicense doesn't seem to like it.

04-08-2004, 12:29 PM	#15
Zweiblumen Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 326	I think some people misread or misunderstood my original post, so please go take a closer look at it, and please notice: 1) I point out that I realize that porting can be VERY difficult 2) I note that there is already a lot of work to do on the game, and I realize that a mac version is not a priority 3) I am trying to make people aware of a new library that, in some cases, make porting as easy as a recompilation and bringing up the possibility that OOTP might benefit from this library Also, (sorry for this off topic bit) the view that Macs are only good for graphics is an outdated one. 5 or 10 years ago this may have been accurate, but they have changed. I am a Linux guy myself, and to me Os X gives the perfect mix of flexibility and usability. I can compile all my favorite open source apps, but I also don't have to fight with the system to get basic things to work. As for Virtual PC, I've heard very mixed reviews of it, and it is pretty expensive. I'd actually be happy to hear from anyone who thinks VPC is worth $200 (email me) All this is moot of course, as eLicense doesn't seem to like it.