Cross platform is a nice concept, but that's it. If you want to make some money on (or at least) games then don't bother with linux or mac. According to Flame, Apple users don't actually play games (unless it's the worldwide leading MMO) and linux users don't pay for software, and regular users cannot install a hardware acceleration card (I know I cannot). There is no market, unless you create AAA titles (I don't see that happening), or if you don't create games.
Which ironically is exactly why we bought blitz basic back then in the first place.
Maybe there is a market for apps, but like Flame said again in another thread: the GUI system is not really fit to create full-blown apps as the feature set is still lacking more advanced features most people need when you create sophisticated GUIs, as it seems to be added to let you (the games developer) create your editors and stuff... Which adds to the question again why it was added as you create your editors on the system you develop on, not the system you develop for. Why do I need a GUI system for Mac or Linux when I develop on Windows? Sure, the choice is nice, but agina, not practical. Add to that the huge differences between the GUI systems (Windows, OS-x, Linux) and you've got a development hell cut out for you.
Oh and Flame: I use windows, are you calling me a thief? I don't steal the software I use you know.
Which ironically is exactly why we bought blitz basic back then in the first place.
Maybe there is a market for apps, but like Flame said again in another thread: the GUI system is not really fit to create full-blown apps as the feature set is still lacking more advanced features most people need when you create sophisticated GUIs, as it seems to be added to let you (the games developer) create your editors and stuff... Which adds to the question again why it was added as you create your editors on the system you develop on, not the system you develop for. Why do I need a GUI system for Mac or Linux when I develop on Windows? Sure, the choice is nice, but agina, not practical. Add to that the huge differences between the GUI systems (Windows, OS-x, Linux) and you've got a development hell cut out for you.
Oh and Flame: I use windows, are you calling me a thief? I don't steal the software I use you know.