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I was considering buying one until I realized that it requires a powerful, external Windows computer to run. I had kind of assumed it was a standalone device. T
by macscam 10y ago
I was considering buying one until I realized that it requires a powerful, external Windows computer to run. I had kind of assumed it was a standalone device. They're also getting bad press about DRM / incompatability with other VR hardware. Personally I'll probably wait and see if the technology improves and gets cheaper.
- max_ 10y agoIt has no OSX & Linux support?
- brudgers 10y agoMy understanding [1] is that the software side of OSX graphics architecture presents a set of challenges that are deemed to impede the potential pace of development by the Occulus team. My recent experience with Linux graphics suggests a world of hurt there due to the many moving parts that can be swapped out: e.g. trying to run GIMP while using Xmonad. [1]: Based on this interview with Andreia Gaita http://softwareengineeringdaily.com/2016/05/05/virtual-reality-best-practices-andreia-gaita/ http://softwareengineeringdaily.com/2016/05/05/virtual-reali...