Windows: "not responding"

[Curry Kenworthy]

I recently ran a Windows app from a major publisher that used a very big 
percentage of both the CPU and the GPU (my computer didn't meet the 
minimum specs) without any complaints at all from the OS. High CPU, but 
totally responsive. Worked just fine.

And that's one tiny snowflake on the tip of the iceberg. There are so 
many Win apps that handle intensive processing tasks without a hitch. So 
it's not a matter of apps being unable to crunch data on PCs. There may 
be very compelling and knowledgeable reasons why it's been a problem 
here, maybe it is even a Windows hurdle, but still we must acknowledge 
what our eyes can see, that Windows is not lacking for serious apps of 
all types that can deliver serious performance.

So I too would love to see the engine get some tweaks for Windows. And 
Windows is a great place for LiveCode, probably an underutilized market. 
It wouldn't hurt to bring more PC customers into the fold.

Meanwhile, most LC scripts can be way more optimized than what they are. 
Standard scripting techniques are not good enough! I also use a budget 
PC and an aging Mac for my regular work, so I usually see any 
performance issues nearer to the beginning of a project, unless I'm 
caught out by using a sample data set that's too small.

Best wishes,

Curry Kenworthy

Custom Software Development
LiveCode Training and Consulting
http://livecodeconsulting.com/