[net.micro] info on Topview, MicroSoft Windows, GEM

tw@oce-rd2.UUCP (Theo Wilbers) (11/15/85)

I am interested in evaluating multi-tasking application integrator
packages like TopView, MicroSoft Windows, GEM.
There are some quentiones like:
	- between which target computer must I choose IBM XT or AT
	- memory needed 256K, 512K or ????
	- harddisk ?
	- which DOS version
	- which graphic adapter card I will need

People who have some experience with one of these packages please
mail to Theo Wilbers.
(... {seismo,philabs,decvax,ucbvax}!mcvax!oce-rd1!tw)

Wax.OsbuSouth@xerox.arpa (11/18/85)

"I am interested in evaluating multi-tasking application integrator
packages like TopView, MicroSoft Windows, GEM."

You should also look into DesQView and DesQ from QuarterDeck office Systems.
1918 Main St.
Santa Monica CA
(213) 392-9851??

The product is TopView Compatable and far better.

Allan Wax
Wax.ES@Xerox.ARPA
Wax.OsbuSouth@Xerox.ARPA

dale@amiga.UUCP (Dale Luck) (11/22/85)

"I am interested in evaluating multi-tasking application integrator
packages like TopView, MicroSoft Windows, GEM."

At risk of posting a commercial message:

You might want to evaluate the Amiga windows/multitasking support
for applications.

Commodore-Amiga, Inc.
983 University Ave. Bldg #D
Los Gatos, Ca. 95030
(408)-395-6616

I would like to see the results of an objective evaluation. Please
include me on your result list. Or just post the results. I'm sure
there are alot more interested in facts, not just me.

Thanks
    Dale Luck
    Commodore-Amiga