botteron@bu-cs.BU.EDU (Carol J. Botteron) (08/23/88)
Here's a topic that may not have come up in a little while: What are good companies/stores that sell Apple software? Are there any good mail-order places equivalent to MacConnection? (I'm a Mac user and want to recommend some places to my parents in Oregon who just got an Apple IIGS, but there are probably readers who would be interested in stores in other areas.) Also, are there books or magazines that are especially useful for beginners? If you E-mail suggestions I'll post a summary. aTdHvAaNnKcSe!
botteron@bu-cs.BU.EDU (Carol J. Botteron) (08/30/88)
In article <24511@bu-cs.BU.EDU> I wrote: | |What are good companies/stores that sell Apple software? |Are there any good mail-order places equivalent to MacConnection? |Also, are there books or magazines that are especially useful for |beginners? | Several people responded; thank you all again. Here is the summary I promised. I hope it is useful to others. SOFTWARE: I have been very happy with my dealings with Programs Plus in Connecticut. They advertise in Nibble magazine. -- J. Douglas Ashbrook ARPA:jda%nihcu.bitnet@cunyvm.cuny.edu I have been quite happy with Eastcoast Software. They are primarily mail order, and have an extensive catalog of AppleII and Mac software, but only third-party things--not Appleworks or other software from Apple. Prices are very good and services are good. Call their 800 number for a catalog: 800-233-3237. For comparison purposes: Flight Simulator II $38.20 Print Shop 33.30 Word Perfect 105.90 Shipping is a flat $3. They will ship what is in stock and then ship items as they come in without adding to the shipping fee. -- Harry Payne <payne@stsci.edu> I've bought stuff from Programs Plus in CT. They sell both Apple II and Mac software and advertise in several magazines for both machines. -- Alan H. Stein Internet: stein%uconnvm.bitnet@mitvma.mit.edu Prices and shipping should be compared. I have often found Programs Plus to be fast, reliable, and reasonable. Central Point Software is also good. -- halp@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu (Bruce P. Halpern) MAGAZINES: For magazines, I would suggest _A+_. It has articles at a range of sophistications, generally not very high. It also carries ads from many vendors. -- halp@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu (Bruce P. Halpern)