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Re: Hi


On Sat, Aug 04, 2001 at 04:38:12PM -0400, Harold Hunt wrote:
>> > thats an interesing point: Someone could try it in a recursive way.
>> >
>> > Variant 1: Linux emulates Linux emulates Linux ...
>> > Variant 2: Windows emulates Linux emulates Windows emulates Linux ...
>> > Variant 3: vice versa..
>> > Variant 4: Windows emulates Windows emulates Windows ...
>> >
>> > What will happen after how many iterations? And every iteration should
>> > introduce very small changes of some parameters...
>>
>> Well, there are some benefits for Wine developers associated with porting
>> Wine to Cygwin. That is, they can develop their emulator while using the
>> real thing at the same time. Does this make sense? Of course, to end users
>> there seem to be very few benefits if any.
>
>Though humorous, this thread is starting to get off-topic.  Just a
>heads-up...
>
>On the other hand, if someone is seriously considering such a port, feel
>free to ask us some questions when you have something that builds and at
>least begins to execute.

Now, there's the kiss of death -- suggesting that someone actually do
something besides idly speculate.

I agree that this is really off-topic, anyway.

cgf


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