What Platform(s) do you play Angband on?

d_m · November 16, 2009, 08:31

So I'm in the middle of writing some code that probably needs at least two different implementations (POSIX and Windows), and maybe many more. After seeing the fiftieth "#ifdef RISCOS" line, I was wondering if we actually *have* players on RISC OS these days.

So... please comment with your platform, especially if it hasn't been mentioned yet (SunOS users? Amiga users? DOS users? RISC OS users? VMS users???).

I will start things off: I play Angband on Linux (Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu), NetBSD and OS X.

SaThaRiel · November 16, 2009, 10:02

So - my first post here

Also i prefer Angband Variants (Zangband, EyAngband etc) i usually play Angband on Linux (Archlinux in my case, Ubuntu/Debian rarely). Sometimes - if i have to - on Windows.

Since older Macs used to be PowerPC i think you should try to keep the RISCOS definition.
And also i have some AIX systems in my company i doubt that i will ever play Angband on them

But someone might have an old "PC like" PowerPC system at home. Im also sure that there will be people around with old SUN Ultras, Amigas and so on. The "portability" of Angband is one big advantage.

Seany C · November 16, 2009, 11:13

It might be worth posting the question on rgra too - I seem to recall one or two RISC players / developers on there For what it's worth, I use Windows XP for the time being...

Nick · November 16, 2009, 11:37

Linux (Ubuntu) for the most part; occasionally Windows, or Nintendo DS. But soon to be OS X

takkaria · November 16, 2009, 11:59

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Originally Posted by d_m

So I'm in the middle of writing some code that probably needs at least two different implementations (POSIX and Windows), and maybe many more. After seeing the fiftieth "#ifdef RISCOS" line, I was wondering if we actually *have* players on RISC OS these days.

So... please comment with your platform, especially if it hasn't been mentioned yet (SunOS users? Amiga users? DOS users? RISC OS users? VMS users???).

I will start things off: I play Angband on Linux (Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu), NetBSD and OS X.

I don't think there are any anymore. The platform is mostly dead. Let me consult with ajps and we might just scrap the RISC OS support stuff...

pav · November 16, 2009, 14:22

I think for RISC OS, there was a last mohycan standing on the newsgroup, Harriet Bazley, see http://angband.oook.cz/rgra.php?showpost=65791 for example. Might be that these days, zero, but poll the newsgroup.

/me is playing on FreeBSD (haven't been mentioned yet).

d_m · November 16, 2009, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaThaRiel

So - my first post here

Welcome!

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Originally Posted by SaThaRiel

Since older Macs used to be PowerPC i think you should try to keep the RISCOS definition.

Unfortunately I think the RISCOS code does not support all RISC processors, but instead the RISC operating system created by Acorn Computers.

SaThaRiel · November 16, 2009, 18:01

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Originally Posted by d_m

Welcome!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_m

Unfortunately I think the RISCOS code does not support all RISC processors, but instead the RISC operating system created by Acorn Computers.

Oh, i see. So youre looking for real ancient players

Well - never heard of it before, so i'm sure it can be dropped if it's in your way. But as mentioned before - i think thats its great that Angband is running on almost any platform.

Caesum · November 16, 2009, 21:57

Linux(Ubuntu) but I'd love it if I had it on my phone

tummychow · November 16, 2009, 22:50

There comes a time in all development projects where legacy support must be cut, and you must make your users move on. For example, in the development of DirectX 10, Microsoft finally decided to slash off all the old DX8 and back support (if I recall correctly, I'm probably wrong) to streamline the system and accelerate the runtime.
This may not reflect the situation quite right but I think it's reasonably safe to say that support for RISC is rather... unnecessary. Most Angband players probably play on: UNIX, Mac or Windows (which covers at least 90% of all existing OSs).
Anyway I play on Windows. Yay for conforming.

November 16, 2009, 08:31	#1
d_m Angband Devteam member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,516	What Platform(s) do you play Angband on? So I'm in the middle of writing some code that probably needs at least two different implementations (POSIX and Windows), and maybe many more. After seeing the fiftieth "#ifdef RISCOS" line, I was wondering if we actually have players on RISC OS these days. So... please comment with your platform, especially if it hasn't been mentioned yet (SunOS users? Amiga users? DOS users? RISC OS users? VMS users???). I will start things off: I play Angband on Linux (Debian, Gentoo, Ubuntu), NetBSD and OS X. __________________ linux->xterm->screen->pmacs

November 16, 2009, 11:37	#4
Nick Vanilla maintainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Age: 55 Posts: 8,651 Donated: $60	Linux (Ubuntu) for the most part; occasionally Windows, or Nintendo DS. But soon to be OS X __________________ One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.

November 16, 2009, 14:22	#6
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 40 Posts: 785	I think for RISC OS, there was a last mohycan standing on the newsgroup, Harriet Bazley, see http://angband.oook.cz/rgra.php?showpost=65791 for example. Might be that these days, zero, but poll the newsgroup. /me is playing on FreeBSD (haven't been mentioned yet). __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

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SaThaRiel Adept Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 173	So - my first post here Also i prefer Angband Variants (Zangband, EyAngband etc) i usually play Angband on Linux (Archlinux in my case, Ubuntu/Debian rarely). Sometimes - if i have to - on Windows. Since older Macs used to be PowerPC i think you should try to keep the RISCOS definition. And also i have some AIX systems in my company i doubt that i will ever play Angband on them But someone might have an old "PC like" PowerPC system at home. Im also sure that there will be people around with old SUN Ultras, Amigas and so on. The "portability" of Angband is one big advantage.

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Seany C Swordsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Deepest, darkest Yorkshire... Posts: 283 Donated: $20	It might be worth posting the question on rgra too - I seem to recall one or two RISC players / developers on there For what it's worth, I use Windows XP for the time being...

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tummychow Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 93	There comes a time in all development projects where legacy support must be cut, and you must make your users move on. For example, in the development of DirectX 10, Microsoft finally decided to slash off all the old DX8 and back support (if I recall correctly, I'm probably wrong) to streamline the system and accelerate the runtime. This may not reflect the situation quite right but I think it's reasonably safe to say that support for RISC is rather... unnecessary. Most Angband players probably play on: UNIX, Mac or Windows (which covers at least 90% of all existing OSs). Anyway I play on Windows. Yay for conforming.

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