[simpits-tech] RE: MFD shared memory support

[Gene Buckle]

> Erwin, there have been rumblings about G2i not having sufficient funding
> for OIR and Falcon V.  I hate reading stuff that a lot of times amounts
> to nothing more that rumors, but I am getting a bit nervous in the fact
> that I am laying out some large amounts of cash for a simulator that
> will ultimately be dependant on software available to run it.  I would
> love to have new campaigns, graphics and all that, but more so I would
> like to have cockpit functionality (i.e. MFD, RWR etc. which after
> talking with some other folks is possible in Falcon 4.0, but .exe code
> altering is necessary, which currently is not permitted).  What light
> can/are you able to shed on this?
>

Erwin seems to know what he's talking about.  He's suspicously happy about
what G2I is working on.  That smells of product evangelism constrained by
an NDA. :)  I've got a similar problem with a similar product, so I can
spot the type. *Huge Grin*

> Also, I can't for the life of me figure out the exact meaning of SWMBO.
> Anyone?

Let me enlighten you, oh protector of sharply bent fabric!
SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed.  aka "The Wife."


One thing you might want to keep in mind about building your cockpit.  The
only thing that ties you to a single software package is your interface
software.  That can easily be changed.  Don't worry if Falcon tanks since
there will be many opportunites with other simulator packages and if all
else fails, you can hack up a private copy of Falcon for your own use.
The source code is still out there, it's just a bit harder to find these
days.

g.