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Re: Win95, and Why...?



>>>>> "JIM210" == JIM210  <JIM210@aol.com> writes:

    JIM210> And when you are way overdue on a project I would think
    JIM210> you would do only what is essential and would contribute
    JIM210> most to its/your success.  Linux?!  Next?!
    JIM210> Criticism?No.Puzzled?Yes.

1) Most Executor bugs are not specific to one particular platform.  If
   an app crashes Executor under DOS, it probably crashes Executor
   under our NEXTSTEP/Linux ports.  It's *much* easier to debug under
   Unix than under DOS.
2) Although there are far fewer NEXTSTEP and Linux users, they need an
   emulator much more than DOS users.
3) Supporting multiple platforms proves the portability of our
   technology, which makes us look good.
4) Although it takes some initial effort to get a port going on
   another platform, once the port is complete it doesn't take much
   effort to maintain it.

That said, I agree that DOS/Windows is where we'll make our money, and
DOS-specific problems should be a Very High Priority.

-Mat


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