From: "Jeffrey Erlich" <jerlich@NOprincetonSPAM.edu>
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Subject: Re: Matlab 7.4 OSX
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Tim,

Let's assume (safely) that Mathworks is going to continue to develop
the linux matlab with full X11 support.

The question then becomes, how much extra work is it to port (and
support) an X11 version for mac? My naive expectation, is that it
isn't that hard. Many free X11 software projects compile on macs
with no problem. Why can't Matlab do the same?

-Jeff

 Tim O'Keefe wrote:
>
>
> Honestly, I know certain people will jump on me for saying this,
> but,
> if you think Matlab can be *that much better* by abandoning X11
> support, then so be it.
>
> Personally, I think dividing your efforts so that you can maintain
> this hybrid native/X11 OSX Matlab is not worth it. You could use
> the
> extra time to develop other things..... like a DAT Toolbox >:(
>
> If you REALLY REALLY REALLY need remote X11 graphics, just go with
> Linux; or invoke Matlab remotely from a Linux machine somewhere.
> Will
> Matlab install on Linux running on a PowerPC or Intel Mac?
>
> -T