| > Because the Apple model is the antithesis of open source...it involves
> closed hardware and closed software. The open source model will never
> produce something like Apple's products.
You didn't get the point. Why can't there's be an open source model
that produces a product that does the same thing as Apple's products?
We have Linux as something that does much of what Microsoft Windows
does.
> So have a few Macs...there's no need to waste money for all of them to
> be able to test for Macs.
That's a decision that they made to have a homogeneous environment and
it has apparently worked out well for them. They did choose the cheapest
Macs thought if that makes you feel any better.
> Well, it's not like there's going to be support if one of those
> numerous Mac developers you keep mentioning doesn't come forward and
> offer to create a Mac port.
I don't know the genesis of the Mac Port. I think that Josh was the
first full-time engineer put on the project a few years ago.
> Try it before making a judgment about how difficult it would be.
We have residences in other countries and other states. How hard would
it be?
> I really don't see the relevancy of this...you brought up moving to
> contrast it with software development, not as a part of the software
> development process.
You're claiming that moving is hard. Software development allows you
some level of geographical independence which makes it easier for
software engineers to move. |