which framework to use ?

[Ekalavya]

Hi All,

I need to develop an application(GUI intensive) which runs on both windows and the MAC OS.

based on ur experience can any one give some suggestions on this ?

This is what i have learnt so far..
1. .Net framework will not work on MAC OS.
2. I have heard about other frameworks like QT,WxWidgets,UltimateC++ etc....but i am not sure how successful they are..
3. should i opt for java ?

since my app will have enhanced UI like grid controls, customised list controls etc , my concerns are the availability of an IDE which makes GUI develoment easy.

Thanks in advance.

[PeejAvery]

Either way, using Mac and PC will require some work to port it over. Since it will be GUI intensive, most of that time will be designing the interface. Since no programming application works for both Mac and PC, you will have to redesign the inferface completely.

Java might be a good bet for you since it is an integral part of Mac OS X. I have been a Mac user for years, yet I also have to work with PCs daily. When programming for both, I tend to lean to web based applications because I don't have to do any porting.

Do you already use Mac or are you planning to get one? I assume that you would want to use Xcode since it is free. It also has all your necessities for GUI controls.

EDIT: Attached are your options.