Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2000 10:07:05 -0600 From: Brett Glass <brett@lariat.org> To: Narvi <narvi@haldjas.folklore.ee> Cc: Dann Lunsford <dann@greycat.com>, chat@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: ((FreeBSD : Linux) :: (OS/2 : Windows)) Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20000707100553.046e3470@localhost> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSF.3.96.1000707134249.19655A-100000@haldjas.folklore .ee> References: <4.3.2.7.2.20000705185057.04988a30@localhost>
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At 05:44 AM 7/7/2000, Narvi wrote: >> >The only two things that ultimately helps keep people making programs that >> >are for freebsd are: >> > a) the ability to do so easily >> > b) the willingness of people to buy the freebsd version of these >> > programs >> >> Not quite true. If developers perceive that the "easiest" way is just to >> develop for Linux and let FreeBSD users run the software under emulation, >> then (a) results in the software NOT being ported. And because there is >> one less version to support, the vendor doesn't have to worry about (b). >> So, once emulation in place, the business case for focusing on Linux >> becomes compelling for many vendors. Sad, but true. >> > >Ok. It seems b) was not clear enough. Let's refrase it: > b) given the alternative of buying the Lionux version and running > it 'unsopported' under FreeBSD or buying the FreeBSD version > that is supported, there are enough people who elect to buy the > FreeBSD version There has to BE a FreeBSD version. And the arguments for never creating one are currently compelling due to the emulation. --Brett To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-chat" in the body of the message
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