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by lelanthran 1105 days ago
> It likely uses lower-level system calls that might not even be possible in most cross-platform frameworks.

So? I made a Qt-based low-level flashing utility at a previous job. Or do you consider C++ callign C functions not low-level enough?

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I mean, my "so" was quite clearly outlined.

> You simply assumed there is "no excuse" because you couldn't think of one, but you weren't in the room when the decision was made, and don't know the reasonings behind it. My blurb above could certainly have been one of several reasons brought up.

Just because you did it doesn't mean everyone knows how to do it. And that was my entire point.

Maybe you should offer your services to them.