Give Macs some love :)

xxthecorexx

Originally posted by Enigma


A computer that glues their hardware to their mobo just doesn't win me over.

meh.. my first PC was a packard bell. need i say more ?

Dreneth

Originally posted by xxthecorexx

meh.. my first PC was a packard bell. need i say more ?

My first computer was a TI99/4a:

In fact, I first learned to program on one of these.  Ah... the good ole days with TI BASIC and TI Extended BASIC  lol

Drafell

I think that with the growing presence of desktop Linux, and the high level support that will be driven on this platform by more and more governments and bodies switching over to using it, we could soon see a sharp increase in the number of developers creating cross-platform game solutions.



With Open-GL and Open-AL, porting games to other platforms such as the Mac and Linux is reasonably easy. It takes more effort and time to code a game to take advantage of these possibilities, and the middle-ware to support large scale production is pretty much non-existent at this time, so most production companies currently considering this route have a high development overhead on this front.



However, this is a field of development which is growing fast, especially considering the number of Asian countries that are moving over to alternative software platforms and O/S's at a government level, and even some of the more traditional western countries too.

xxthecorexx

Originally posted by Dreneth


Originally posted by xxthecorexx


meh.. my first PC was a packard bell. need i say more ?

My first computer was a TI99/4a:

In fact, I first learned to program on one of these.  Ah... the good ole days with TI BASIC and TI Extended BASIC  lol

hehehe. i meant x86 based computer.

i had that atari version of the pc when i was 13 or 14 and thought the game jumpman was the second coming of christ.

gillvane1

The only way to have fun with a mac is to poke it's insufferable user in the eye.

Huntn

If you want a list of Mac MMOs, look here.

Huntn

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Originally posted by gillvane1
The only way to have fun with a mac is to poke it's insufferable user in the eye.

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It's just advertising explaining why PCs suck.

loftly

what the hell is a mac?

xxthecorexx

Originally posted by Huntn


If you want a list of Mac MMOs, look here.

hehehe. impressive banner ads. mac users can now play scrabble !!



double word score for pwnt.

xxthecorexx

Originally posted by loftly

what the hell is a mac?

*whisper* they make the ipod.

gillvane1

Originally posted by xxthecorexx

Originally posted by loftly

what the hell is a mac?

*whisper* they make the ipod. Ipod play music. Ipod good.

Mac no play games. Mac no good.

Dreneth

Originally posted by xxthecorexx



hehehe. i meant x86 based computer.

i had that atari version of the pc when i was 13 or 14 and thought the game jumpman was the second coming of christ.

LOL - takes ya back, doesn't it? 

DrSmaSh

It's Appels own fault. They were "too good" for "normal" companies so they kept there architecture private and were only giving it's plans to the companies they saw as worthy. While on the other hand IBM (Intel) released there architecture to the public so every Joe could write programs for it. That is why PCs rules, and Apple looks good.



And who ever buys Mac for games anyways?

Dreneth

Originally posted by DrSmaSh

It's Appels own fault. They were "too good" for "normal" companies so they kept there architecture private and were only giving it's plans to the companies they saw as worthy. While on the other hand IBM (Intel) released there architecture to the public so every Joe could write programs for it. That is why PCs rules, and Apple looks good.



And who ever buys Mac for games anyways?

Not me...  I weighed my options when I purchased my PC.  I decided that choosing the machine which could run the majority of the software available on the market, and that I could upgrade myself increasing the longevity of my investment, would be the way to go.

Besides... Steve Jobs is a jerk.  At least Bill Gates helps children learn to read.

ikra

you have got to hate macs when it comes to gaming.. upgrading them to keep up with the latest games is an impossible thing to do... youd have to buy a new mac completely.. which is a big joke.



And they are posting all these ads saying "buy a mac, its better than a PC" wtf! No its not, most PC's in homes now a rebuilt for gaming... and the enthusiasts population is growing.. MAcs arent just in that list...



unless they overhaul their marketing system

Dreneth

I haven't used a Mac since Graphic Arts in high school... so... that would be about 14 years ago.

paulscott

Macs don't need any love, the only reason to get one is to be differant.  or for one or two tools that you can't use else where for your work.

wjrasmussen

My first computer class was in 1973 and my first solo coding was done using punch cards. lol.

Unknown

Originally posted by WisebutCruel


 

Originally posted by Astares

why would developers want to waste time on a minority market like macs.

I'm still wondering why consumers waste their time with Macs.

I would love to give my money to someone else other than Microshaft, Apple or even better Linux, but until the games come it isnt going to happen. Or maybe if we give our money to someone else the games would come. Chicken or the egg.

Dreneth

Originally posted by wjrasmussen

My first computer class was in 1973 and my first solo coding was done using punch cards. lol.

lol  You win!!