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Re: 2010 5th Gear FRC Match Simulator

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Originally Posted by ratdude747 View Post
windows only? no linux?
5th Gear has XNA underneath it to give us a "game" software framework. As much as I might grumble about losing portability because of that; I do very much like that it gives us a possible path for some day migrating onto Xbox game consoles.

Software projects are full of trade-offs; just like building a FIRST FRC robot. Learn how to wisely evaluate and execute those trade-offs now and you will have a skill you can emphasize in job interviews a few years from now.

That said, like you, I want to have a Linux version running some day; but first we will have to isolate all of the XNA code into modules that are mostly-decoupled from everything else, and then find (or write) a suitable Linux -compatible utility that can replace XNA. If we have to write one, well, that is no small task.

So, neither you nor I should hold our breath waiting for a Linux version; but I hope there is at least some comfort in knowing you aren't the only person looking forward to having one some day.

Blake
PS: Just in case it isn't obvious - We don't have a Mac version either. Right now - Windows is your buddy for 5th Gear. We developed and tested it on Windows XP. Trying it out on Windows 7 is a subject pregnant with possiblities.
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