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Think vs MPW vs Unix?
Message #132714
From:
Syndesis
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 21, 1993 5:58 PM
I've heard that future E.T.O discs will include Symantec Think C 6.0 instead of the MPW system. I've embarked on a Mac development project, but it stalled when I couldn't find an automatic way to build a series of applications. On Unix and DOS environments, I can write a script…
From:
Reede Stockton
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 20, 1993 10:17 PM
"One neat byproduct of this is that they use Macromind Director to create graphics and animations for their PC products as well as Mac products." Very useful. That's one heckuva by-product. Thanks for the info. Reede
From:
Al Heynneman
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 20, 1993 7:28 PM
David, Thanks for your reply! I had THINK C and THINK Pascal, but they were too much for me, so I sold them. On my old Apple //e (many many years ago) I was quite the hack, but the Mac is a different story. So I purchased Serius, hoping that…
From:
Andrew Herron
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 20, 1993 3:57 PM
Hi Andrew, As far as I know (having attended all the WWDC Newtons sessions) and having discussed Newton with Apple staffers at length recently are my answers to your questions… 1) Is Apple supporting 3rd party development of Newton applications? 2) Is there a compiler available (C or C++)? 3)…
From:
Mike O'Connor/SYSOP
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 20, 1993 1:08 PM
I got a brochure the other day which said to go to the APDA area at the Boston MacExpo World Trade Center to get info on a beta version of a Newton Developer Kit. -Mike
From:
Brian Fitzgerald
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 20, 1993 12:18 PM
> You know, I've wondered about this a number of times, but I can't > seem to get much in the way of pointers from the folks at Macromind. For whatever reason, they won't be of much help to you. I didn't do it, but some folks I'm now working…
#Newton Programming
Message #132446
From:
jerome carter
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 20, 1993 12:01 AM
Where can I get info on programming the Newton? Jerome
From:
Avantos, Inc.
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 9:29 PM
Joe, Thanks for responding. I did post in Symantec's forum, and called, and posted, and called. They've got nothing to say to me?!?! It looks like they're not going to fix SC++6.0 in the near future. It really looks like they don't have the resources to maintain their compiler's anymore.…
From:
Tom Nalevanko
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 4:54 PM
David, Would be glad to send you some info. Also, our distributor in Melbourne is PICA. Tom Nalevanko Mainstay
From:
Charlie Reading
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 3:23 PM
Andrew, I saw a glossy slip ad from APDA that was advertising the newton development environment would be available (in beta form) at the August MacWorld. Charlie Reading
From:
Reginald Braithwaite-Lee
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 2:29 PM
Please e-mail me the particulars of your product, or post them in one of the libraries. If you need to talk to me first, please send me a private message. Thanks! Reginald Braithwaite-Lee Publishing Revenue Partners 1111-200 Dufferin Street Toronto, ON Canada M6K 1Z4 p.s. I'll be in Boston for…
SQL database
Message #132321
From:
David Turnedge
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 8:26 AM
Can anyone point me in the right direction (or explain to me here) to find about about the basics of SQL and client server database systems. (Without me needing to read a big book on the subject.) Dave.
From:
David Turnedge
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 8:26 AM
Tom, I'm not one to jump on the junk mail bandwagon… but… I would be interested on receiving some info on VIP-C and VIP-BASIC. My address is: Turnedge Associates Post Office Box 2 Westgate NSW 2048 Australia Many thanks, David.
From:
David Turnedge
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 19, 1993 8:26 AM
Al, I have Serius Developer Pro… it came with the Comms objects. If you know anything about the Macintosh Communications Toolbox, you'll basically know how to use the Serius Comms objects. Quite unsophisticated… I think you'd do better using the freedom of C or Pascal if mucking about with Mac…
From:
Reede Stockton
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 18, 1993 11:15 PM
Brian, "Additional tools – I would strongly suggest Macromind Director for story-boarding, because with a little work you can pretty much translate graphics and paths directly from Director into your code." You know, I've wondered about this a number of times, but I can't seem to get much in the…
#Symantec C++ 6.0 Bugs
Message #132284
From:
Joe Sewell
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 18, 1993 8:55 PM
Andy, You might want to post your code in the Symantec Development Tools Forum (GO SYMDEV). I don't know if the guys over there still check this forum or not (especially right now, since one of the sysops is on his honeymoon). 1. Indeed, constants ending in F should be…
From:
NeoLogic
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 18, 1993 7:31 PM
If you do decide to do object-oriented development using C++, you might also want to look at our object database engine, NeoAccess. It hides much of the complexities of organizing and accessing data in your document. And it's fast. I can send you some more information if you send me…
From:
Brian Fitzgerald
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 18, 1993 4:53 PM
> HELP! We are trying to develop an interactive software program for > use by small children… We are looking for suggestions as to what > programming language/development tools to use…We have very limited > knowledge of MAC internals. Um. Yes, well. I have some experience here, so, for what…
From:
Rebecca Thomas
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 17, 1993 12:06 PM
Allen, Thanks for the tip. I'll look into it. I appreciate the help. Beckie
From:
Rebecca Thomas
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 17, 1993 12:05 PM
Howard, Thanks alot for the information. I'll give it some thought and research and get back to you with more questions. Thanks again! –Beckie–
From:
Allen Prescott
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 17, 1993 10:02 AM
Rebecca, HyperCard is great for concept work but you do not want to use it for your final application. We did HC work for about 3 years and a lot of the time we saved we had to reinvest into trying to make it do something that we needed it…
From:
Tom Nalevanko
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 16, 1993 9:19 PM
Glenn, We'll get some literature right out to you on VIP-C and VIP-BASIC. Thanks for your interest. Tom Nalevanko Mainstay
From:
Glenn Carr
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 16, 1993 7:39 PM
My address is… 13517 Springhaven Dr. Fairfax, VA 22033 Phone W: 703/352-0300 I am very much interested in both products. Thanks, Glenn
From:
Howard Oakley
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 16, 1993 4:58 PM
Rebecca, As a developer who has let his own children loose on Macs from the age of 2 years, may I suggest: 1. Take a look – a long look – a KidPix. It is exemplary. 2. Avoid HyperCard. Although it is v nice for some things, it lacks most…
#Software Dev. Tools?
Message #132022
From:
Rebecca Thomas
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 16, 1993 11:02 AM
HELP! We are trying to develop an interactive software program for use by small children. The program requires graphics, some animation, sound, and VERY IMPORTANT — ease of use. We are looking to develop on a MAC Quadra 800 or a lower model MAC. We are looking for suggestions as…
From:
Tom Nalevanko
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 15, 1993 8:50 PM
Glen, We have two visual programming products similar in concept to Microsoft's Visual BASIC. They are VIP-C and VIP-BASIC. I would be glad to send you some info on them. If you are coming to Macworld Boston, stop by and see us at booth 5328 WTC. VIP-C will be released…
From:
Howard Oakley
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 15, 1993 6:30 PM
Tom, I personally would focus on the ability to take two classes (from an OOP approach) and inherit from them (this does, though, require multiple inheritance to be clearest cut). To stay in the abstract, an OOP programmer who has implemented a sports car class, and a pickup class, should…
#Prototyping System
Message #131946
From:
Glenn Carr
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 15, 1993 5:12 PM
I am new to the Mac environment and I was trying to find a product for the Mac similar to Microsoft's Visual Basic for a PC. I need a product for quick prototyping. Any help at all would be appreciatted. –Glenn Carr
#OOP vs. Procedural]
Message #131902
From:
Thomas Droege
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 15, 1993 7:57 AM
I have questions for you OOP and Procedural enthusiasts out there. One of the interesting aspects of the 1993 Developers Competition will be the emergence of teams using OOP. Last year we had a few, but none managed to do well (Magic is OOP in some aspects, but would not…
Where to start ???
Message #131878
From:
Neil Ticktin/MacTech Mag
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 14, 1993 11:19 PM
John, You can find out more about Bedrock in the July issue of MacTech Magazine. For more info about Symantec's new environments, you should check out the product review in the August issue of the magazine. Bedrock demos are also available in our online area. For more information on MacTech…
Symantec C++ 6.0
Message #131877
From:
Neil Ticktin/MacTech Mag
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 14, 1993 11:19 PM
To all, You might want to check out the product review of the new Symantec products in the August issue of MacTech Magazine. For more information on MacTech Magazine, see our online area by typing "GO MACTECHMAG". Thanks, Neil Ticktin Editor-in-Chief MacTech Magazine
#Want Serius obj libs
Message #131846
From:
Al Heynneman
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 14, 1993 7:09 PM
David, re: "Do you want to move to email and talk about the things you've done to date with Serius?" No need… as I just got Serius, and I haven't even finished the tutorial yet. I sent in the registration card, and am awaiting the DB objects. I'd really like…
From:
Howard Oakley
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 14, 1993 1:34 PM
Andrew, Answers AFAIK: 1. Yes, but pre-release is only really strategic products, which means major developers or really outstanding ideas which are sold well to them. Smaller folk (like us) will get a chance as the program grows, which I think means once they are shipping. 2. The current language…
From:
Laurent Humbert
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 14, 1993 6:37 AM
>>> Would you recommend DAL for Middleware, if you were using a DOS WIndows and MAC GUI….. Err, yes. I use it actually, with Sybase. I had a bad surprise, though: it is not possible to use multiple DAL cursors when connected to Sybase. Which means that scripts like this:…
#ODBC/MIddleware
Message #131729
From:
Tim Carroll
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 13, 1993 6:00 PM
Would you recommend DAL for Middleware, if you were using a DOS WIndows and MAC GUI….. Thanks Tim
From:
Mike O'Connor/SYSOP
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 13, 1993 3:43 PM
The Mac Hardware Forum GO MACHW section 7 is about Newton. Perhaps a thread on Newton Development would be OK here. In case it is, here is what I heard from two sources – Demos at Apple Developer Conference last May, and rumor messages I read on CompuServe. So, it's…
#Newton Development
Message #131709
From:
Andrew Branch
MAUG(R)/Macintosh Developers/Programmers Forum
· Dev. Environments
July 13, 1993 1:57 PM
Hello, Well this probably isn't the proper place to post this, but anyways. Does anybody know anything at all about developing apps for the Newton? My knowledge of Newton is just hype I've read in a couple of articles. Here is a list of my questions: ——————————- 1) Is Apple…