From what I gather trakAx started as free using open sourced code, and volunteered code to bring it together. As the demand and pressure for MP3 use went up, and the MP4 and maybe a few other things I may not be aware of to be added to trakAx. High Andes (trakAx) looked for solid options in the open source realm. Naturally for the kinds of results end users expect, these could not be found as free options.

So they buy the rights to include the code that makes these seemingly standard features work in trakAx. Yes, they are standard, this does not mean they are free to include into a program.

The other thing all of the original coding used just Windows based code on windows boxes.

The idea to be able to bring this to Mac is one that is wanted, but that means interest needs to be shown for the effort to be placed into making it happen.

So I suggest if any Mac user sees this post, use it as a springboard to spark a conversation with trakAx here.

Here are some of my ideas:
1: Tell as many people about this program. Show the different works people post here as your reasons for being excited about this program. Cost to you nothing.

2: Make a video on YouTube then post here about why Mac users should really look into supporting the idea of a macTrax (my name) or iTrax (also my name) or trakAxMac. So it is easy to know it is for the mac user. Cost to you = nothing.

3: Knowing things cost money, maybe start fund drive to collect funds for this and donate it to support the effort, helping it along. Cost = not sure.

4: Do nothing, keep asking why nothing for mac users. Cost nothing. Result nothing.

5: If you already skilled and have the gear and the programs to do this, why not volunteer some time and help make this happen?

6: Use a virtual desktop or OS to load a windows program. Ebay has EX original disks cheap… Or use WINE an open and free source option. Not sure if it runs on Mac.

Well you have many other choices as well, and maybe this will inspire some mac users into showing trakAx why they should be included also.

Well good luck Mac users.

To get rid of the annoying ads that do many things besides waste your time. None of those things being of any good to your online experience.

Get FIREFOX (free), and under tools find ADD-ONS in the mini window that pops out over to the upper right hand corner is a link to “browse all add-ons” this is the best way to insure your not at a fake page. Then in the search box type ABP this little tool is what will prevent those as from causing trouble. You may need to READ the page this tool opens when you first restart Firefox with it as you may need to SUBSCRIBE to free ad block filter list(s). Most people pick the EZ list and leave it at that.

Tune into AbiliTV to find out what other tools you can use to experience a much smoother internet experience.

AbiliTV now on UStream her is the link to see if I am live:
http://www.ustream.tv/user/AbiliTV

Here is a interesting video made by Michael Gondry. He is the guy who does the Channel 4 intros and of course one of my favourite songs and videos “Star Guitar” by the Chemical Brothers.

Here is a video of how he got his idea for the video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDUnEEtrHw&feature=related[/youtube]

And here is the actual video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssJutXkpSlY&feature=related[/youtube]

It is addictive to play around with . You can make some weird noises with music and various insturments...really weird noises.

Saw this awesome video created by Patrick Jean and thought I would share it with everyone. Brings back some memories of the old arcade I use to visit in Dublin. Hope you enjoy.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qASf5DEN_c4[/youtube]

Making Future Magic: iPad light painting from Dentsu London on Vimeo