KDE on OS X
Since yesterday, I have been downloading the new OS X native port of KDE 4. I am currently averaging 3.5 kb/s on my 6Mbps broadband connection to the Internet. I have 2.15 GB fo 2.45 GB, with an estimated 6h, 22m remaining.
I can only guess that this is mostly due to the sheer number of people trying to download it. I even stumbled onto a blog posting about the Slashdot Effect.
While I'm still not an OS X fan-boy, the fact that I am compiling over OS X with gnu software is making the system more enjoyable to use everyday.
Coincidentally, last week I talked to a Troll Tech sales rep about getting a price for a commercial license for Qt (they have pulled the licensing).
TrollTech has a special one year only discount for startups (~$1,700 for OS X and Windows). After the first year the license jumps up to around $4700 (to OS platforms). If you want Qtopia, get out your checkbook, royalties tied to the devices, with a minimum of $15 in a minimum quantity of 1,000.
Ouch.
