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System 6 Browser Development Opinions

porter

Well-known member
It can be built using Think C5.0 which is apparently available.

I've also built it using later MPWs including the current one.

 

barana

Banned
hey porter, trying 2 build browser7under the latest mpw. and i'm still a noob learning on gcc and xcode. so i'm a little wide eyed. when i try 2 build browser7 with the makefile mpw complains it can't find the command C. could someone help me out?

 

porter

Well-known member
They removed the original C and replaced it with Symantec's C, so it's now called "sc".

I am seriously trying to find the time to do the rendering. It will get done, I assure you all. :)

 

barana

Banned
Ok Dumb qtn,

How does one make aliases under system 6 when sys6 doesnt do it?

I assume thinkC does but im needling thru this haystack trying to find out....

Anyone let me cheat and tell me the answer?

Thx Daniel

 

porter

Well-known member
The answer is you can't so you don't.

I am able to build the project on System 6.0.7, no aliases involved. All includes have to be in the project directory. I threw the MacTCP.h in the Apple Includes folder.

 

RichardG

Well-known member
Browser6 bombs "unimplemented trap" on System 6.0.8. I no longer have the emulators to test. Lack of MacTCP?

 

porter

Well-known member
Browser6 bombs "unimplemented trap" on System 6.0.8. I no longer have the emulators to test. Lack of MacTCP?
Yes it needs MacTCP, I make sure it doesn't if MacTCP not available.

 

barana

Banned
so porter, do we get a christmas release again this year? browser 6 v0.2 rudolphs rump release? (& v.3 dashers dance?)

 

barana

Banned
I'm begining to think this project is vapour. Its valuable momentum seems to have slowed to a holt.

I have acquired a version of mpw 3.2 for system 6 sans dox , if anyone wants a copy pm me.

I also picked up a copy of think c v6 reference manual. All the great Api's and system calls are in it... $2 at the local dump recycling station! Anywho c Yas soon -dazza.

 

porter

Well-known member
I'm begining to think this project is vapour.
Unfortunately real people have to write real code and that takes real time in the real world along side all the other real commitments and a real job.

I am continuing the project and will do a drop for Xmas in whatever state it is in. If it isn't going at the pace you want you are welcome to pick it up.

 

ChristTrekker

Well-known member
I'm begining to think this project is vapour.
Geez, man, someone takes his valuable "free time" to produce ANYTHING that will run on your 15-y.o. machine and you diss him for not moving fast enough??? :disapprove:

 

barana

Banned
Please forgive me for this unthinking and insensitive comment.

I've been checking this forum for any more news of further progress twice or more each week, and seeing nothing, getting discouraged.

Please dont let my insensitive comments change a thing.

And please forgive me.

Sincerely,

Daniel.

 

Mycatisbigfoot

Well-known member
the only thing I see that I would want in a system 6 browser is the google search bar in the top corner. that is the best thing ever

 

MrMacPlus

Well-known member
This topic should really be 'stickied'.
We tried this before, it's not gonna happen. ;) We need a link up at the top filling that blank space between the wiki and irc chat.

C'mon porter! Let us at least hear what features to expect in the next build. :)

 

macgeek417

Well-known member
This topic should really be 'stickied'.
We tried this before, it's not gonna happen. ;) We need a link up at the top filling that blank space between the wiki and irc chat.

C'mon porter! Let us at least hear what features to expect in the next build. :)
Why not, what happened 'before'?

I just noticed the blank space. Why is it there?

We do need a real "project page" for it though.

Why not make a SourceSorge or Google Code page for it?

 

barana

Banned
Hey porter,

Howz it travelling, I just want to encourage u, were out here, man waiting and wanting to be involved....

 
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