omalley@mace.cc.purdue.edu (John O'Malley) (04/05/91)
In article <13193@ur-cc.UUCP> afry@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Alan R. Fry) writes: > I realize that the extra memory beyond 8 meg can't be accessed >under system 6.0.x [on an SE/30], but what about 7.0's 32 bit mode? > >Has Apple made any peeps about whether they will be making a 512K ROM SIMM? Here's what I heard about 32-bit clean ROMs for Macs without them: Apple has no plans to market a ROM upgrade solely for the purpose of providing 32-bit cleanliness. But several months after System 7 hits the streets Apple might offer an upgrade that would put key parts of System 7 (EventManager, etc.) into a 32-bit clean ROM. Such an upgrade might be worth Apple's time and money since it would provide significant new functionality. (But don't hold your breath.) Disclaimer: I'm not a developer nor anyone with inside info ... I'm just reporting what an Apple person said at a recent support meeting. The speaker's opinion was that IIcx, II, and IIx owners who really need 32-bit clean ROMs also probably need increased power. They can buy IIci and IIfx logic board upgrades, which give them both 32-bit cleanliness and more speed. I'm not sure I agree with this strategy, which is obviously expensive. And it doesn't give options to SE/30 owners. But that's what the Apple speaker's opinion was. That's all I know. Standard disclaimers, mileage may vary, and all that ... -John --- John O'Malley / Macintosh / Purdue University / (317) omalley@cc.purdue.edu / Specialist / Computing Center / 494-1787
oleary@ux.acs.umn.edu (Doc O'Leary) (04/06/91)
In article <7164@mace.cc.purdue.edu> omalley@mace.cc.purdue.edu (John O'Malley) writes: >Here's what I heard about 32-bit clean ROMs for Macs without them: Apple >has no plans to market a ROM upgrade solely for the purpose of providing >32-bit cleanliness. I have no opinion on whether Apple should offer upgrades solely for 32-bit clean ROMs, but why don't they put 32-bit clean ROMs in, say, the SE->SE/30 upgrade? I know it would make the option for an upgrade (rather than an accelerator) much more attractive. Right now I'm trying to make the accelerator/upgrade decision and that just might sway me. Apple, are you listening? --------- Doc ********************** Signature Block : Version 2.4 ********************* * | "Please put litter in its place" * * "Was it love, or was it the idea | ---McDonald's packaging * * of being in love?" -- PF | Wouldn't that be on the ground? * * (BTW, which one *is* Pink?) | * * | --->oleary@ux.acs.umn.edu<--- * ****************** Copyright (c) 1991 by Doc O'Leary ********************
peter@norge.UUCP (Peter Espen) (04/10/91)
In article <3707@ux.acs.umn.edu>, oleary@ux.acs.umn.edu (Doc O'Leary) writes: > > I have no opinion on whether Apple should offer upgrades solely for 32-bit > clean ROMs, but why don't they put 32-bit clean ROMs in, say, the SE->SE/30 > upgrade? I know it would make the option for an upgrade (rather than an > accelerator) much more attractive. Right now I'm trying to make the > accelerator/upgrade decision and that just might sway me. > > Apple, are you listening? > > --------- Doc Apple went to the extra expense of designing in a ROM expansion slot into every IIcx. When the IIcx came out, they sold this slot as a way to upgrade to future ROM expansions and upgrades. If Apple goes to the trouble and extra cost of putting in an expansion connector, WHY DON'T THEY LET US USE IT? Peter Espen norge!peter@sophia.com
peter@java.sophia.com (Peter Espen) (04/10/91)
In article <3707@ux.acs.umn.edu>, oleary@ux.acs.umn.edu (Doc O'Leary) writes: > > I have no opinion on whether Apple should offer upgrades solely for 32-bit > clean ROMs, but why don't they put 32-bit clean ROMs in, say, the SE->SE/30 > upgrade? I know it would make the option for an upgrade (rather than an > accelerator) much more attractive. Right now I'm trying to make the > accelerator/upgrade decision and that just might sway me. > Apple went to the extra expense of designing in a ROM expansion slot into every IIcx. When the IIcx came out, they sold this slot as a way to upgrade to future ROM expansions and upgrades. If Apple goes to the trouble and extra cost of putting in an expansion connector, WHY DON'T THEY LET US USE IT? Peter Espen norge!peter@sophia.com