On Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Peter Epstein wrote: > I work for the other half of Palm, so I really can't answer your question. I > too would love to hear more details on how the Astraware guys detect the > various hardware features and generally on how they do game development. > Their games have a consistent polished quality that is quite impressive.
not to be "unbiased" in any way... astraware games do not take advantage of "hardware" - so, detection of hardware is never an issue for them. :) might want to take a closer look at the games :) heck, they dont even support handera in 240x240 or QVGA mode or take advantage of 320x320 sony screens.. as for detecting bluetooth, sound add-ons etc.. there are normally *drivers* available for them :) this is something that is lacking from a display controller point of view.. changing display depths is an API.. poking display controller registers to use split screen or picture in picture or screen rotation (yes, hardware does support it) is something that has not been put into games yet due to these issues (i would do it if we could accurately check for the hardware) my 2c.. // az "annoyed at palm (now, palmsource), big-time." [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ardiri.com/ -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
