[Openal-devel] Faster buffer model, and more random stuff

[Jason Daly]

Chris Robinson wrote:
> Not to intentionally slight them, but I haven't really noticed getting much of 
> a response from Creative when proposing changes/extensions/etc. Not even much 
> discussion or clarrification. It kinda puts me in the mindset to just discuss 
> with those willing, hammer out the details, try it, and watch for a response.
>   

Unfortunately (and I don't mind saying this on this list), Creative has 
a rather paranoid marketing and IP department, and tends to greatly 
restrict what information goes out until the last possible moment.

On the positive side, Creative tries to sell OpenAL to game developers 
at every opportunity, which is why major titles like UT3 and Mass Effect 
are OpenAL titles.  If we want OpenAL to go anywhere, we need Creative 
in the loop.

I met with Dan Peacock at GDC and trust me, there plans in the works.  
Dan wants to announce them publicly and get feedback, but they're 
keeping it under wraps for now.

I'm not saying don't discuss it (please do!), I'm just saying that it 
would be a good idea to wait and see what Creative is bringing to the 
table before committing to writing anything concrete.

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--"J"

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 I can see the footprints in the virtual sand."
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