Thomka.OsbuSouth@XEROX.COM (10/13/86)
Golly Tamir, If it weren't for that comment about being in Israel, I would have thought that I wrote your message. I have similar thoughts and uncertainties myself. After seeing the horsepower and capability of the Amiga I am a bit disapointed in what Apple has come up with in the //gs. I've had my old ][+ for years, have learned a lot for the old friend and now to consider a new machine, especially one with a different nameplate, seems like being a traitor. I could keep the old friend around but it would only be a dust catcher with any new machine, of any name, around. The easiest path of upgrade would be to go to the //gs, and I know that there will always be third parties out there that could manufacture boards to further enhance the capabilities of the //gs into the next century. But then there is still that old problem of compatability. I mean, I have friends that manufacture a board that increases the resolution of the Apple IIseries to 640Hx384V (half page) (or 640Hx768V via scrolling to second half). But it wouldn't be recognized by most of the software out there. The problem with the Amiga is that I am still not sure that it is a stable company. I would love to have one of their machines, knowing that there will always be software aroud for it (as with the Apple), but how can I feel that way with a company that disaster rumors abound? But your problem may be simpler than mine. After all you are in Israel, you are a bit more removed from the mainstream of latest hardware and software. You can't afford to be stuck with an orphan machine. I believe the best new machine may be the Apple (or drat, a PC/XT/AT clone). To get an Amiga, even if they do remain in business, leaves you fairly far removed from any new releases. Of course, I could be wrong about the remoteness of Israel, and if so I apologize right now and plead ignorance. I hope whatever computer you do choose, it lives long and properous. Chuck