NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #16/NN_1992_16.iso/spool/comp/sys/mac/programm/12855

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From: Eric C. Kofoid <[e-mail]>
Subject: can MacOberon run on SE/30
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Several months ago, I downloaded MacOberon, crashed my system several
times trying to run it, and eventually threw it away.

Recently, a newer port appeared on the archives (2.4(0)). Again, I tried
it with little success. The expected screen size is a large part of the
problem. I can't fault anybody who goes to the time and trouble of
porting something to the Mac for free. However, the installed base of
Macs with small screens is enormous, and all it takes is a quick look at
screenBits.bounds to decide where to put your windows and dialogs.

Although MacOberon doesn't crash quite as readily now as before, it's
still utterly useless on an SE/30, as only the left half of each text
line can be read. In addition, several project windows clutter the right
half of the screen. I'm sure there is a way to move or hide them, but one
can't do this without reading the directions, which the projects and the
right boundary of the monitor conveniently hide!

Has anyone a workaround? Is this all wasted effort anyway? I'm reluctant
to spend to much time on an application which puts dotted nomenclature
into the menu items, including such priceless synonyms as "Clipboard.cut"
for "Cut". If this is where it starts, can it get any better?

Cheers,

Eric.