I have written a few basic shells with python and wxpython it is pretty easy to run off a cd either with a batch file or using py2exe. Wxpython actually has a sample in the demo code to get you started, wxpython runs on a mac though it is not as developed as other platforms, I haven't had to make one run on a mac so not entirely sure of what all the issues are but it is a very plausible direction since there are many platform independent libraries for python.
-----Original Message----- From: Lieven Cardoen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 7:46 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] Making a cd for Pc and Mac (Zinc - Director -SWFStudio - .NET) During last year I had a lot of experience with making cd's that basically use an main swf embedded in Director or Zinc. With both there are lots of problems. This application writes xml to harddisk, needs to reed data from a database, alters screen resolution... For my next project I'm not sure what to use. - Zinc doesn't support a crossplatform database, so I would have to use only xml, which would not be performant and rather complex. Also Zinc has some ennoying bugs which don't seem to get resolved ( --> dll ). They have hundreds of commands, sure, but it's quality that counts, not quantity. - Director : Man, I've had problems with Director, unbelievable, and I rather not use it anymore. I does support V12, but I haven't heard lots of good things from colleagues about V12. Also using a Tree/List Component in your flash movie (swf) causes Director to freeze on a lot of older computers (Windows 98 / Mac / WindowsXP SP1). Flash Asset 8 is out, but is it to be trusted??? I've reported the Tree/List bug some months ago, but it seems they haven't resolved it. - SWFStudio : I've heard it's better than Zinc, but no support on Mac, so I can't use it. - What about .NET??? Is there a way to let this function on Mac??? I've thought of splitting the project. For pc I would use Zinc or .NET or SWFStudio and for mac then I would use Director. This does mean more work. Please respond. thx lieven cardoen indiegroup interactive digital experience engelse wandeling 2 k18 b8500 kortrijk T +32 (0)56/361 197 // communicatie bij voorkeur op [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
