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RSI Remains Committed to Mac OS X
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description: Research Systems Remains Committed to IDL and ENVI on Mac OS X Last fall, Research Systems, Inc. (RSI) announced its intention to release a native version of IDL for the Mac OS X platform using X11/Motif graphics and user interface. When this announcement was made, we had completed a largely functional proof of concept port, giving us the confidence to go public with our plans. We expected to resolve some stability issues, hold an alpha/beta test period to get user feedback, and then release the result as a fully supported IDL platform. We fully expected to be nearing completion by spring. The IDL community has been patiently waiting for us to complete this work. There has been speculation as to when RSI will release the final product. Our silence on the subject is due to a desire to complete the work before speaking publicly about it. In fact, we have had a largely complete port of IDL for this platform since late last year. It is fully integrated into the IDL source code, and has been building and passing regression tests successfully as part of our nightly builds for months. However, our progress towards a releasable product has been stalled by frustratingly slow progress in resolving some stability issues involving the underlying X11/Motif user interface components. We want you to know that we continue to work on these issues, and expect to resolve them. Only then will we release IDL for the Mac OS X platform. RSI will evaluate how to handle maintenance for Macintosh users and make extensions or credits as appropriate. We appreciate your patience and support. Below are more detailed answers to some common questions that people are asking about IDL for Mac OS X. ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- Q: Why Is IDL For Mac X based on The X Window System and not Aqua/Quartz? The cost of supporting a platform is largely based on the amount of unique code, documentation, packaging, and support required for it. By using the X Win…
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date: 2002-03-21T20:15:58-00:00