Re: [MiNT] This must be an gcc / ld error!

[Paul Wratt <paul.wratt@gmail.com>]

On Sat, May 29, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Jo Even Skarstein <joska@online.no> wrote:
> On 05/29/2010 12:43 AM, Ole Loots wrote:
>
>> After all I don't target the SDL-framebuffer version, If possible, I would
>> like to see an GEM port...  But I think that doesn't matter for pure
>> rendering issues...
>
> That's true. The SDL-port is a good and relatively quick way of testing
> the browser, but a GEM port is necessary to make it really usable.
>
> Have you checked out the SDL-port of Origyn? It's based on WebKit and
> targeted at embedded devices. An Amiga-port already exists. IMO Origyn
> would be a better choice than NetSurf if the speed is acceptable, simply
> because it has a really big userbase. Also, it supports Javascript which
> I suspect is a lot of work to implement in NetSurf.
>
> Jo Even
>

I have investigated Origyn. It is a really good option especially now
that webkit is going through size an speed enhancements, both will
increase its usability on low spec machines.

For the future of Atari Web Browsing, webkit holds the most promise.
FF is about to get a "kick in the pants" in the speed and size
department, but it is not known for its small foot print, or its
usability on mobile devices.

I believe that a custom Atari/m68k SDL replacement library hold the
key to any future SDL-ports.

SDL's speed issues are noticeable on even high spec wintel machines,
but it does make for the most portable source code possible, and
therefore can not be ignored.

Finally, userbase is irrelavent, standard compliance and speed of
development is relevant, but at the end of the day the app must be
usable on "our" platform. This is getting harder and harder to
maintain..


Paul
BTW Jo, your screen shot maybe font related, not necessarily render related