Multi-OS software

Shouldn't the storage capacity of DVDs allow for software to be released for multiple OSs, like Win/Mac/Linux, rather than having to occupy their own shelf in another box?  Like movie audio, all the needed data is there, but the user chooses to select which language.  You could use the same data/resource files and have an OS specific executable for the user's OS.    

Quake 4 is multi-OS by standard, but you'll have to download a few small files from ID's website to make it function correctly.

Function correctly in linux, that is.

>>1
That would divide value by three. Companies sell three versions, make three times the profit for your three different computers with three different specialists. Either way, any good software is either free or has only one designated OS. (Photoshop, Office, AutoCAD, misc database and server stuff for Unix.) But what it really comes down to is profit.

There's absolutely no reason to sell two identical programs for the price of one in the eyes of Capitalism.

>>5
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>>1
They could, but they don't because they're stupid and like trouble (tech support costs)

>>4
Yeah, every bad thing on Earth is because of ebil capitalism.

I doubt more than 10 guys buy the same product for two different OSes.

>>6
I never said Capitalism was evil. But what the OP is asking for completely contradicts the purpose of Capitalism- to make the most money off the least work.

And as for your doubt: yeah, you're probably right- though I'm sure it's probably much much larger than 10 in the private sector.. But that's why I noted that there are so few cross-OS programs to begin with that the question doesn't even warrant consideration.

But no one buys Mac/Linux software from store shelves, so your arguement is moot.

>>8
you're a retard if you think consumers buy Linux or Mac software from anywhere. how does that relate to my "arguement"?

How can companies make 3 times the profit by selling 1/3 of its product to the majority of consumers and 2/3 to a minority of OS users who rarely purchase retail software?  Why wouldn't putting 3/3 in one package save costs on loss of profit from having to cater to Mac users?

>>10
It would, but they are stupid
Don't be surprised, it's not the first or the last time companies are this stupid with regards to distribution.