> Hey, did you guys know that the only way to develop for
> next is to use this thing called "Objective C"? It turns
> out that nobody uses this or even knows it.
Like many other parts of the NeXT system, the Objective-C language is technically superior to the other stuff that's out there but it didn't really catch on. The same language is used by StepStone and is available for the Sun so it isn't that "nobody" uses it, but it isn't as ubiquitous as C++ for example. Think of it as the BetaMax of computer langauges.
There are only 3 syntax differences between C and Objective-C which makes it very easy to learn. These days everyone is learning a new language anyways (Visual Basic, Visual C++, Java, etc) so while it's a pain to have to learn yet another language, it isn't a really big deal IMHO.
> Also, it looks like the Next/apple OS WILL not support
> MAC OS in 1997. It won't be till gen 2 that it will, if
> ever.
This hasn't been announced, I don't think anyone knows exactly what the strategy will be.
> Question for the Macolytes. If this is so great, why
> didn't all of you guys just by the Next software and
> swirtch over to it.
Two words: market share. As great as the NeXT is, it just doesn't have the market presence to justify switching to that environment for most people. This is one reason why the Apple/NeXT merger is a good idea -- NeXT gets a chance at some big market share and Apple gets some good technology.
Randy
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