MA 3.1 mac upgrade

ADM · 06-19-2010, 09:32 AM

Are there any plans for a 3.1 mac upgrade?

Michael Babin · 06-20-2010, 09:31 AM

There's no announcement to be made at this time regarding it. Typically, we get the code drop from Jim Sachs after he's finished with the Windows version. Then we evaluate what changed in the aquarium, settings UI, etc and determine what needs to be added/changed in the Mac version. Also have to take into account any deadlines we need to meet for a release (imposed by Prolific) and what other work we have on our plate at the time.

JimO'Connor · 06-09-2011, 07:21 AM

JimS did a really nice job on the eel. I hadn't seen it running until a couple hours ago when I let it out of the bag into the Mac version...

I may try to get a few more tweaks into the product.

Jim Sachs · 06-09-2011, 09:45 AM

For the record, Jim O is truly amazing. I just sent him the 16 files which had changed for the Moray Eel version after midnight, and he's already got a Mac version up and running. This includes translating everything from DirectX to OpenGL.

JimO'Connor · 06-09-2011, 02:02 PM

Thanks, JimS.

engelens · 06-10-2011, 03:40 AM

Hello Jim,

Maybe it is an idea to distribute it through the Mac App Store? This way you might get more revenue and it becomes easier for us to install new versions when they become available...

JimO'Connor · 06-10-2011, 11:06 AM

Last time we looked into it the App Store only distributed straight applications, no screen savers. If that changes we'll definitely reconsider it.

patscarr · 06-10-2011, 03:59 PM

Uhg. It IS an application. A marine aquarium simulation application, that can also be a screensaver. You've got to market it that way and do whatever it takes to get into the App Store and make yourselves some money! Someone is dropping the ball on this and losing money for everyone.

ADM · 06-11-2011, 02:02 AM

I look forward to downloading the mac upgrade. Thank you very much!

Lightkin · 08-22-2011, 01:55 AM

I just upgraded to Snow Leopard and downloaded 3.0.2. from Serene Screen.
No moray eel

Will we get one for Mac soon?

JimO'Connor · 08-22-2011, 01:57 AM

The eel is done, trying to clean up some other things which were in the 3.0 release I wasn't entirely pleased with.

Lightkin · 08-22-2011, 01:59 AM

Very cool! Another night owl, I guess! Thanks for the quick reply! Where will you announce the next upgrade - email, or shall I keep checking back in the forum?

JimO'Connor · 08-22-2011, 02:03 AM

Prolific should let everyone know and we'll post something here.

pubwvj · 01-09-2012, 07:07 AM

Any news on when the Moray Eel and other things from the latest Windows will make their way over to the Macintosh?

Please continue to support older Macs and MacOSs. I use a PowerBookG4 (5,8) and MacOSX10.4.11. Marine Aquarium looks great on it.

JimO'Connor · 01-10-2012, 09:20 PM

Looking for feedback on a beta build. You can leave feedback at the Order N Development website to get a copy sent to you.

cohiba420 · 01-12-2012, 10:32 AM

Thanks Jim O.! Done and done!

JimO'Connor · 01-12-2012, 01:01 PM

And done.

JimO'Connor · 01-15-2012, 06:13 PM

Please find a beta (drop dead date of 1/31/2012) at http://orderndev.com/downloads/MarineAquarium3-1.dmg

I would appreciate feedback on this build. It has both the screen saver and the application.

Thanks,
Jim

JimO'Connor · 01-16-2012, 05:17 AM

I started a separate thread for MA 3.2, and I uploaded a newer beta build. Please see that thread and use that newer build.

06-19-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
ADM Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	MA 3.1 mac upgrade Are there any plans for a 3.1 mac upgrade?

06-09-2011, 07:21 AM	#3
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	MA 3 releases JimS did a really nice job on the eel. I hadn't seen it running until a couple hours ago when I let it out of the bag into the Mac version... I may try to get a few more tweaks into the product. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

06-09-2011, 09:45 AM	#4
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,788	For the record, Jim O is truly amazing. I just sent him the 16 files which had changed for the Moray Eel version after midnight, and he's already got a Mac version up and running. This includes translating everything from DirectX to OpenGL. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

06-09-2011, 02:02 PM	#5
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	Thanks, JimS. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

06-10-2011, 03:40 AM	#6
engelens Registered Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 34	Mac App Store Hello Jim, Maybe it is an idea to distribute it through the Mac App Store? This way you might get more revenue and it becomes easier for us to install new versions when they become available...

06-20-2010, 09:31 AM	#2
Michael Babin Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 199	There's no announcement to be made at this time regarding it. Typically, we get the code drop from Jim Sachs after he's finished with the Windows version. Then we evaluate what changed in the aquarium, settings UI, etc and determine what needs to be added/changed in the Mac version. Also have to take into account any deadlines we need to meet for a release (imposed by Prolific) and what other work we have on our plate at the time.

06-10-2011, 11:06 AM	#7
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	Last time we looked into it the App Store only distributed straight applications, no screen savers. If that changes we'll definitely reconsider it. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

06-10-2011, 03:59 PM	#8
patscarr Pet Shark Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Back in Buffalo Posts: 5,455	Uhg. It IS an application. A marine aquarium simulation application, that can also be a screensaver. You've got to market it that way and do whatever it takes to get into the App Store and make yourselves some money! Someone is dropping the ball on this and losing money for everyone. Patrick

06-11-2011, 02:02 AM	#9
ADM Registered Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	I look forward to downloading the mac upgrade. Thank you very much!

08-22-2011, 01:55 AM	#10
Lightkin Registered Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usually sunny San Diego, CA USA Posts: 10	Moray eel for Mac? I just upgraded to Snow Leopard and downloaded 3.0.2. from Serene Screen. No moray eel Will we get one for Mac soon?

08-22-2011, 01:57 AM	#11
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	The eel is done, trying to clean up some other things which were in the 3.0 release I wasn't entirely pleased with. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

08-22-2011, 01:59 AM	#12
Lightkin Registered Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usually sunny San Diego, CA USA Posts: 10	Very cool! Another night owl, I guess! Thanks for the quick reply! Where will you announce the next upgrade - email, or shall I keep checking back in the forum?

08-22-2011, 02:03 AM	#13
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	Prolific should let everyone know and we'll post something here. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

01-09-2012, 07:07 AM	#14
pubwvj Registered Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vermont Posts: 1	News? Any news on when the Moray Eel and other things from the latest Windows will make their way over to the Macintosh? Please continue to support older Macs and MacOSs. I use a PowerBookG4 (5,8) and MacOSX10.4.11. Marine Aquarium looks great on it.

01-10-2012, 09:20 PM	#15
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	Looking for feedback on a beta build. You can leave feedback at the Order N Development website to get a copy sent to you. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

01-12-2012, 10:32 AM	#16
cohiba420 Registered Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 63	Thanks Jim O.! Done and done!

01-12-2012, 01:01 PM	#17
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	And done. Jim O'Connor Order N Development

01-15-2012, 06:13 PM	#18
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	Please find a beta (drop dead date of 1/31/2012) at http://orderndev.com/downloads/MarineAquarium3-1.dmg I would appreciate feedback on this build. It has both the screen saver and the application. Thanks, Jim Jim O'Connor Order N Development

01-16-2012, 05:17 AM	#19
JimO'Connor Mac Development Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kenai, Alaska Posts: 678	I started a separate thread for MA 3.2, and I uploaded a newer beta build. Please see that thread and use that newer build. Jim O'Connor Order N Development