Re: [MiNT] Future (was Re: MiNT 1.16)

[Henk Robbers <h.robbers@chello.nl>]

Petr Stehlik wrote:
> 
> On Ne, 2002-11-03 at 20:49, Frank Naumann wrote:
> > > A list of "DO NOT RUN UNDER MP" would be great.
> > There is already a list of problematic applications.
> 
> That's A). The B) is "and create replacements for those apps".
> 
> > > As for AES implementation - XaAES can be fine tuned for FreeMiNT, I
> > > believe.
> >
> > In theory, yes.
> 
> And in reality? Henk is here and is open to ideas, I think.
> 
> 

The problem with GEM is the API.

AES and VDI calls get a pointer to a complex structure that is littered all
over the places with pointers. Very cumbersome to handle in a VM envirnment.

The OBJECT array fully accessible by the AES clients is a immense inconvenience.

It made GEM on a ST feasable of course, but nowadays it is really
a big nuisance.

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