Lisa Evans wrote:
> Also, how much better will plex86 run than bochs? Is it better already? The
> only thing I didn't like about the way bochs ran win95 was that if I enabled
> my mouse it slowed down so much, but I couldn't really do much without it. Is
> plex86 going to alleviate this problem? And how long will it be before this
> project is stable enough for end users? Will it be integrated with Mandrake?
> I'm definitely a Mandrake fan, myself. I don't use anything else :)
So many questions. Let's see. Plex86 is for x86 only, since it makes use
of running some parts of apps natively. There's much to be done yet.
We're just breaking into interesting territory. Ultimately, plex86
should have higher throughput. How long before it's stable enough for
end users? Not sure, give us a little time and ask again.
> I think, since you publicised the project on Slashdot, it would be helpful
> for there to be a bit more information on your website. The answers to the
> above questions would be a good start.
Information, I suppose you want documentation too? :^)
Well, I'm hoping we get some volunteers for this. We're going to need
some good docs. Anybody?
> I can't wait until it's done :) The problem with using open source software
> is you're always going 'just wait until (blank) is finished, then everything
> will be sweet'. Well, we've got KDE2 now, and mozilla (almost), and Nautilus
> is getting useable. I would say plex86 is just as important as any of these.
I know the feeling of having almost-there solutions. I'm going to try
my best to use a development cycle which incorporates a usability phase.
Otherwise we'll get caught up in always hammering in something new,
and not offering solid releases for users.
But first, we need to spend some more time before we get into
that cycle. Some docs would be nice though...
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MandrakeSoft, Inc. Plex86 developer
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