#CDROM Development
I was wondering if there are any thoughts out there regarding CD rom
development.
I've just been approached by a wannabe CD developer to assist on a CD-ROM
project that would target the home or office computer user. It is
potentially a great opportunity to work on some advanced applications.
The only problem I'm facing is that he doesn't want to develop for the
Amiga market because it is way too small and not recognized enough.
Although I pointed out the Amiga is a cost effective development platform
(even if the result is ported to another system) he is quite steadfast.
My problem is that my product loyalty is interfering with my professional
judgement. Facts is facts: there are Billions & Billions of clones out
there and only 3-4 M Amigas & 200K or so CDTVs. Also, the majority of my
experience is on Amigas so I would have to encounter a new learning curve
to switch to a Clone. Of coarse, I originally bought the Amiga for the
potential to develop multimedia, it's a cruel irony…
So, why am I writing this??? Well, is there anyone who has cross-platform
developed either CD products or multimedia applications? How realistic is
it that the Amiga CD ROM market will be able to support CDTV development.
Is it practical to use the Amiga as a spring board for CD-I, 3DO, PeeCee,
Mac or other products. Any thoughts on the future developments of CD-ROM
Publishing and CD Infotainment?
This developer is not technically inclined so he is looking at me as his
technical advisor. It's a scary case of the blind leading the blind.
Thanks for any input.
Andrew