[REBOL] Re: Multimedia REBOL... yes or no?
From: robert:muench:robertmuench at: 11-Jul-2003 11:16
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> On Behalf Of [Carl--rebol--com]
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> Subject: [REBOL] Multimedia REBOL... yes or no?
> Can it be made machine independent?
>
> There are two possible answers:
>
> YES: great! Let's do it.
>
> NO: then, should we still do it for just a couple platforms,
> and say "sorry" to the rest?
Hi, let's face reality: Windows has 90 + someting % market. How much
effort is it to support the rest < 10% of the market? Will it cost RT to
invest 50+% to support< 10% additional market? I strongly suggest to let
those decision be driven by business thoughts only.
I know, that's not what technology addicted people like. I'm one of
those too but anyway, RT needs to make a living from all this!
Start with Windows, than Linux and than Mac. This decision has to be a
totaly emotionless and business driven. Carl, don't spend your time on
things that won't add to the commercial success of Rebol.
> I would like to see MM and 3D in REBOL. But, is it time for a
> split from one of the main themes of REBOL? Will the result
> help or hurt REBOL?
It will help. Let the market demand drive the development. And while we
are talking about it, I would even follow a different strategy:
Add the 3D and MM stuff for the SymbianOS platform FIRST and enter the
mobil entertainment market. ASAP, the window of opportunity is closing
for this and I see RT has a very good chance. Robert
