> reading the configuration files from windows at install of LM isn't as > simple as it sounds.. with the weirdness in the different windows > versions. and the xp ntfs that isn't read by linux yet. ntfs is ready on read only, i use it on a daily basis, no problem. I even get it to write one day ( by mistake, just delete some useless directories ). Of courses, there is a lot of versions.
But all we need ( i think ) : 1 ) to get the register ( easy, these file are well known , system.dat, and user.dat ) 2 ) to read it ( difficult part ), and to get the information on a simple format. 3 ) To found the useful info. Not to difficult, if we only do some apps. I mean, it should not be to difficult to extract the info for a internet connection, no ? Just take a look at some keys, and get the info. This heavily rely on the step 2. And, as we all know someone who have a windows version, we can get a lot of system to test, just grab the files. But, I think there should be a problem with the fact there is different user, whith different configuration, which should be maped to other user on the system. Or, some information may be stored encrypted ? The project should be resurrected, but, i do not have the skills. But, if someone want windows config files, i can help. > Jason, > add Autodesk, Discreet, Mcneel & Associates, Maxon, actually all > graphics app companies for windows graphics, to your list of arrogant > windows only companies. ( Autocad, 3D Studio Max & Combustion, > Rhinoceros Nurbs Modelling, Cinema 4D, the respective apps of the > companies listed ) Yes , but, there is commercial alternatives under Linux. Varicad, which seems to be a complete and good replacement for autocad. 3D studio max, and the others, there should be something, if ILM use Linux, this means there is software. Does Maya have a linux port ? Mick
