GFX@PSUVM.BITNET (11/16/89)
I currently have a Mac SE and am very likely to change for a IIci. I use my
computer as: remote terminal to a host mainframe; do lots of word processing;
crunch numbers (with things ranging from Excel to -- soon -- Mathematica);
generate graphs, charts etc. for presentations; archive notes, addresses,
references etc in Hypercard. I do some development, typically to build
mathematical models (couple of lines in Pascal, couple of lines in Fortran,
couple of lines in compiled Basic) or link data structures (couple of lines
in hyperText).
What are the capabilities of NeXT in these areas right now? What is the
forecast for the year to come? Hmmm... for example, you could fill out the
"form" below. Bottom line is that I have stretched the capabilities of
my SE to the limit and have to upgrade: would it be wise to catch the NeXT
wave? I'll summarize if needed. Thanks in advance for your input. Stephane
Mac Software NeXT equivalent Should be released
Mediocre Decent Excellent 6 month 1+ year
Text (eg. Word 4)
Spreads(eg. Xcel 2)
Chart (eg. Crick)
Draw (eg. McDraw)
Model (eg. Mathematica)
Commun (eg. VersaTerm)
Languages
Pascal (Think)
Fortran(MS)
Basic (ZBasic)
Hypertext (HCard)
Is there any compatibility between Mac and NeXT?
How would you rate the chances of NeXT becoming a viable platform?