U3 apps and rev

[Phil Davis]

Hi Jeffrey -

Jeffrey Reynolds wrote:

> Just saw the newsletter article on revolution and U3 apps. I am a bit  
> confused about why you would need U3 compatibility with Rev since you  
> can make standalones that do not require anything to be installed and  
> run fine from a flash drive (i actually keep a couple of my rev cdrom  
> multimedia apps on a flash drive to show off, easier than carting CDs  
> in your pocket!). so im wondering what the U3 specifications are  
> adding for rev. 

I think it's more about what Rev can add to U3 (and therefore what Rev 
developers can earn from selling their U3 apps). Rev is absolutely ideal 
for creating U3 apps.

> is just adding a standard set of extra DLLs you might  want to have 
> access to? they have a little start panel you can get  onto for the 
> drive. something to just say you are U3 enabled? it  seems like having 
> to jump through U3's hoops rather than much rev has  to do than it 
> already does. Sorry i just smell more marketing here  than technology, 
> but maybe im wrong and if so would be interested in  hearing other 
> views. There is no mention of licensing fees (or  potential future 
> ones) on their site for U3, but its not very  explicit content to make 
> a firm decision on.

Is there something wrong with opening up new markets for Rev apps? I 
*hope* it's about marketing! I mean, think about it... if we build 
things for which there is no market, who have we benefitted? Unless I'm 
using Rev for self-amusement only, I would have to say "no one".

>
> Also the article stated you would need an enterprise license to do  
> U3. isnt this just another version of the XP engine? Shouldnt you be  
> able to make standlanones with this engine like you can with a studio  
> license like all the other current platforms (the article stated you  
> required an enterprise license, but maybe thats only for the beta?)
>
> the thing that i would really love to see with rev is downsizing to  
> the pocket PC market where i could really fun things to do with rev...

I would like that too... the more markets opened to Rev apps (and 
therefore to me as developer), the better...

Thanks -
Phil Davis

>
> cheers,
>
> Jeffrey Reynolds