That was my reaction too - and I am genuinely surprised, because I was under the impression that a great majority of Google developers use Macs. Perhaps they are all running XP in Parallels?
- Jonathan Beckett
So...Google made a Second life? PS Home? Er.... Hmmm.....
- Bwana
Ok, judging by the avatars available...I'm not welcome unless I have an afro :/
- Bwana
I still can't resist trying it on a PC, but do get a Mac version soon Google Lively!
- Sudha Jamthe
Anyone figure out how to get it to work with Parallels?
- Mark McKay
@jonathan beckett: If this were true, why isn't there not even a official tool for simply syncing iCal with Gcal ? I don't think so. And the mac devs only write programs to make money. That's the way i see it, and the reason why i switched back to win. Sorry.
- Ryo
Ryo, I know you're subscribed to me, but... that was a grossly inaccurate statement you might want to retract or back up with solid facts. I have hundreds of free (and open source) Mac apps on my system. They didn't get developed out of thin air.
- l0ckergn0me
@l0ckergn0me: The fact is i was looking for a functioning free tool for syncing iCal to gcal... nothing. I was looking for a free alternative to textexpander...nothing. I found that instantly for Win. (google free download, and Texter at lifehacker). There is a lack of free (and especially open source) Software on Mac. Just look at the software directorys. I had a mac (and still have) for many years, so it's simply experience. Maybe you are looking for other software than me, but I saw no code.
- Ryo
Ryo - Plaxo. Which, for whatever it's worth, is available for OS X and Windows. Can't get much more free than that - with options to spare. There are plenty of alternatives to Textexpander - I've seen 'em, and I've recommended 'em. I just stuck with Textexpander because I got 'er on a discount in one of those bundle deals. Lack of free software?! Are you *REALLY* going to go down that path with me, Ryo? :) Really? REALLY!?
- l0ckergn0me
Luckly for Mac users,Google lively sucks!
- Chris Qie
from twhirl
I view this as a feature, not an oversight.
- Chris Baskind
@l0ckergn0me: I tried Plaxo. It's terrible for only syncing a calender. And it's no app, it's an online service. Host my personal data on a 3rd server only for syncing? no way... There are NO free alternatives to Textexpander. I did go that way, bought an Alienware, and now I have plenty of OSS and free software. Don't try to tell me about that. Not even GIMP is running native by now. Only X11-Version. But you can BUY one for 30 Bucks. what a shame...
- Ryo
Welcome to the Mac. Other things that won't work here include many government websites and that shiny shelf of games at Best Buy.
- David Chartier