>linux is already beginning to dominate in the PDA world. vendors >are moving their gear away from winCE and PalmOS to linux platforms >such as QPE and others.
Savaje on IPAQ is also very interesting. Complete J2SE in the palm of your hand. > >available for Linux and Windows has widened. Apps previously > >found only on high end Unix systems - top-of-the-line CG software > >like Maya, SoftImage, Renderman, etc... - have now been ported over > >to NT/2K/XP. While it hasn't happened yet, it's not hard to imagine > >seeing them on Linux soon (but I'll be doggoned if they come > >for free!!). >ha! what an uninformed statement. you should check out the >box office and you will realize that the latest CG movies such >as final fantasy, bugs life and others have been rendered using >linux farms. Should've checked my facts on that one. I think it's GREAT that Maya is available on Linux. I was debating whether to learn Lightwave 3D (Mac/Windoze only) or Maya. >i really appologize for the reactions you are getting from >this list. but, it really is expected from an advocacy and >users group list. sorry. >i will try to keep my posts on technical points only and thus >avoid senseless flames. >to my fellow PLUGgers: the way we handle this situation reflects >on us. therefore, we must be civil and try to answer his >point with technological fact only and try to limit opinions. >but, i am not stopping anybody from doing anything. this is just >a recommendation. Thank GOD there are sane people in this list! By the way, regarding my previous post re graphical IDEs when i went "pwe!", I hope you realized that was just my own personal reaction to graphical IDEs and in no way an attack on you or the validity of your post (which was informative as I actually checked out ant and I've always known kdevelop was something to watch out for). _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
