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To: SockpuppetDoug who wrote (2622)3/30/1999 11:31:00 AM
From: BobInBush  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 8858
 
I guess the Mac users will have to run a windows emulator.
They could port the software over time if there is enough demand.
Java would be a next step, but may be a large applet download.
Being market leader with 85% of availible users is not bad.



To: SockpuppetDoug who wrote (2622)3/30/1999 5:31:00 PM
From: THOMAS GOODRICH  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 8858
 
Douglas,

You raise some interesting concerns. As I understand it, Starnet's intention was to eventually become platform-independent so that any user running an industry-standard browser particularly Netscape and Internet Explorer and a defined minimum of system specifications will be able to run the company's software. Currently, it's Windows 95 and higher which represents the vast majority of users. In 2 years it's likely to be 64-bit Windows 2000. Many users with Pentium I machines and high 486's and 586's report only the lite version of the software runs efficiently. Mac OS users may be out of luck at least with casino functionality until the applications are recoded. I would guess that 85% of users worldwide will be running Windows anyway so maybe Starnet will not be all things to all online gamblers. Playstar has/is developing all it's software based on Java technology which seems to perform respectably well. Though many new development companies are joining the I-gaming frenzy with great products I do not believe any are at risk of derailment for the foreseeable future.

TG



To: SockpuppetDoug who wrote (2622)3/30/1999 9:53:00 PM
From: captaintime  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 8858
 
Actually, it is indeed possible to play on a MAC system. The problem you are most likely facing is one that deals with a firewall. Without a way to bypass the firewall, many sites online will not work correctly regardless of what platform you are running on. Could also be a problem with how the network is setup. Just my two cents.


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