--- Forwarded Message from John de Szendeffy <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:37:45 -0500
>From: John de Szendeffy <[log in to unmask]>
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>Organization: Boston University
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum     <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #7039.3 language software compatible with OSX (!)
>References: <[log in to unmask]>

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I can't help but wonder what software developer that develops for the
Mac under OS 9 and earlier would decide to abandon the platform when it
makes the leap in stability, power, and flexibility that OS X
represents. OS X isn't merely an option for users interested in the Mac:
It is the Mac. But a year is a long time in this business, especially
when we're talking about a platform that is in the midst of its biggest
development since the introduction of the Mac in 1984. So perhaps a
survey just needs to be updated. I'm also not sure I would "feel save in
assum[ing]" that someone who doesn't respond to a survey is or isn't
taking a certain course of action. I get solicited nearly every day by
E-mail, phone, and mail surveys, some of which I might even consider
important. I just don't often have the time to respond to them.

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John de Szendeffy       <[log in to unmask]>
Multimedia Language Lab
Center for English Language and Orientation Programs
Boston University
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> Jack Burston <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I undertook a survey this time last year of 54 foreign
> language software producers to see what their
> intentions were with regard to producing materials for
> Mac OSX. In all, I received a total of 29 replies from
> the 54 requests I sent out.  Since Mac supporters are
> usually not shy about reporting their development
> plans, I think it would be safe to assume that there
> would be very few OSX developers among the 25
> producers that did not respond. Of the responses I
> received only 3 said they would definitely produce
> materials for OSX.  Another 3-4 indicated that they
> might give it consideration in the future. Granted,
> the situation may have changed in the past year, but
> if so I haven't seen any signs of it in the software
> that is being submitted for review in the CALICO
> Journal. Jack
> 
> Jack Burston, Ph.D.
> CALICO Software Review Editor