that_leaflet@lemmy.world
on 21 Oct 2024 14:48
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I just wish Apple embraced open standards like Vulkan. The only open graphics API they support is OpenGL, but it’s an ancient version and Apple considers it deprecated.
It’s also sad that gaming on a MacBook is better on Linux than on MacOS thanks to the Asahi Linux team.
LunchMoneyThief@links.hackliberty.org
on 21 Oct 2024 16:10
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Apple ever using open standards at all seems to have just been a historical happy accident.
When OS X was released, half the point was that they were now a compatible Unix system using interoperable standards.
Duamerthrax@lemmy.world
on 22 Oct 2024 13:49
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God, I wish they brought Woz back with Jobs. He was always more about the educational and tinkering stuff. Imagine if he pushed for a Linux underpinning and people could develop for both platforms without any issue.
bestboyfriendintheworld@sh.itjust.works
on 21 Oct 2024 18:55
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Open standards were an advantage when Apple was more niche. Now they are dominant in smartphones.
paraphrand@lemmy.world
on 21 Oct 2024 20:24
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SpongeBob meme of SpongeBob showing Patrick open standards. The second to last panel shows JPEGXL.
But yeah, they really dropped the ball on OpenGL and then Vulkan. I remember when OpenGL was new and Apple was a huge proponent. Quake III was on Mac OS first because of it, etc etc.
vanderbilt@lemmy.world
on 21 Oct 2024 19:28
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I’m as much of an enjoyer of macOS as anyone, but I’m not deluding myself into thinking they have any potential for gaming beyond the Sims. The hardware is more capable than ever, but the support for games is nonexistent. Apple could work with Valve to make Proton support macOS, but they don’t care to.
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Still holds up youtu.be/2B-ekl_cEWk
I just wish Apple embraced open standards like Vulkan. The only open graphics API they support is OpenGL, but it’s an ancient version and Apple considers it deprecated.
It’s also sad that gaming on a MacBook is better on Linux than on MacOS thanks to the Asahi Linux team.
Apple ever using open standards at all seems to have just been a historical happy accident.
When OS X was released, half the point was that they were now a compatible Unix system using interoperable standards.
God, I wish they brought Woz back with Jobs. He was always more about the educational and tinkering stuff. Imagine if he pushed for a Linux underpinning and people could develop for both platforms without any issue.
Open standards were an advantage when Apple was more niche. Now they are dominant in smartphones.
SpongeBob meme of SpongeBob showing Patrick open standards. The second to last panel shows JPEGXL.
But yeah, they really dropped the ball on OpenGL and then Vulkan. I remember when OpenGL was new and Apple was a huge proponent. Quake III was on Mac OS first because of it, etc etc.
I’m as much of an enjoyer of macOS as anyone, but I’m not deluding myself into thinking they have any potential for gaming beyond the Sims. The hardware is more capable than ever, but the support for games is nonexistent. Apple could work with Valve to make Proton support macOS, but they don’t care to.
I saw this clip a while ago on why some don’t bother with Mac support www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQX9fgrI4s