MikMod for Java is a software that enables playing of MOD files using Java programming language. It is a port of the original MikMod player.
MikMod for Java is a fantastic software tool that deserves a comprehensive review. The software is essentially a Java port of the MOD player MikMod. It not only supports MOD, S3M, XM, MTM, but also many other MOD formats. The use of this software is pretty straightforward. You need to build it using the make file "source/Makefile," which is intended for GNU make. If it's present on your machine, you can just type 'make' to build everything.
One thing to note is that the default java compiler name is "javac." If it doesn't match the expected name, you'll need to modify the makefile a bit. Building the audio-driver is not trivial, especially when you are working on a non-Linux machine. While the makefile and and source files under the sub-directory 'source/dll' can generate it on a Linux, they need to be modified and possibly re-generated by "javah" so they'll compile on another platform.
If you are developing the native driver for your platform, you can use the drivers in the MikMod for UNIX package. Both programs should be run from a command shell since they are Java applications that make use of the command line arguments. To invoke Java MikMod, for example, type: java MikModApp [standard mikmod arguments]. And for Java mikcvt: java MikCvtApp [file path].
When using the software, everything should work much like the C programs, except that the output is not fully compatible. The input is also not available, and you need to press Ctrl-C to abort the program. In other words, the software could be much slower, but that doesn't diminish the fact that it's a great MOD player that can run smoothly on your machine.
In conclusion, MikMod for Java is an exciting software tool that should be a great addition to your development kit. It may have some limitations, but these can be easily fixed to maximize the potential of the software. Overall, we wholeheartedly recommend this software tool to anyone looking for a top-quality MOD player.
One thing to note is that the default java compiler name is "javac." If it doesn't match the expected name, you'll need to modify the makefile a bit. Building the audio-driver is not trivial, especially when you are working on a non-Linux machine. While the makefile and and source files under the sub-directory 'source/dll' can generate it on a Linux, they need to be modified and possibly re-generated by "javah" so they'll compile on another platform.
If you are developing the native driver for your platform, you can use the drivers in the MikMod for UNIX package. Both programs should be run from a command shell since they are Java applications that make use of the command line arguments. To invoke Java MikMod, for example, type: java MikModApp [standard mikmod arguments]. And for Java mikcvt: java MikCvtApp [file path].
When using the software, everything should work much like the C programs, except that the output is not fully compatible. The input is also not available, and you need to press Ctrl-C to abort the program. In other words, the software could be much slower, but that doesn't diminish the fact that it's a great MOD player that can run smoothly on your machine.
In conclusion, MikMod for Java is an exciting software tool that should be a great addition to your development kit. It may have some limitations, but these can be easily fixed to maximize the potential of the software. Overall, we wholeheartedly recommend this software tool to anyone looking for a top-quality MOD player.
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