ulf@pro-generic.cts.com (Ulf Danus) (07/04/89)
One of the users (hint, hint) at pro-generic accused me of plagarising
his message (little did he know, the idea maybe the similar but the
messages are in fact not the same). Anyway, I like to continue my
comments to Apple Computer, Inc.
When students learn on a certain system they tend to recommend that
system when they go out to work. The objective is to capture the
software market in the sense that the software developers will write
for your computer. As for getting publicity that is certainly true
at the university level. Scientists feel comfortable with companies
that are involved with research. Thus knowing that a company has a
large presence at a research oriented university tends to give them
some stature. The micro world at universities follows more the brand
loyalty method. That is why Apple and IBM give large discounts to
faculty as well as students.
It is easier to program and customize the Apple II than the Mac
(suppose the Mac is meant for an end user who does not know anything
about programming?) This makes the Apple II (+,e,c,gs) a good
computer. The IIgs also has its place and is more interesting than
the Mac in many respects.
I hope Apple continues to improve the Apple II line and _not_ to
forget its ancestors. Then it would make for an exceptional line
of microcomputers. The Amiga/Atari's are trying to gain but they
are really a short term blip. The Apple II's are perfect
business/home/educational computers. But Apple must lower the price
to "kill" competitors.
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