ST6934@SIUCVMB.BITNET (01/09/91)
I have come to the conclusion that Apple Computer will not support something that in their mind(s) doesn't make them mucho profit. Therefore, minimal software support and less hardware support. I suppose I'm just as guilty for this attitude as anyone else... I have a Laser 128EX because I concluded that not only was Apple software cheaper that IBM software but the Laser was cheaper that Apple's machines. I regret not buying a IIgs, but then, with the recent(?) mindset of Apple, and not ever having bought a computer before, I think I made a pretty rational decision. And I'm not even Jewish (joke!). I blame Apple Computer's marketing team for screwing up... they should have spanked the whole group. As an example, on Computer Chronicles, when the Apple IIc+ was reviewed, the woman didn't present the machine with Appleworks but some game... this was the stupidest thing I ever saw. Anyone with any sense would have seen that not only could Appleworks be plugged, but the new machine. It's this sort of mentality that that is the crux of the problem. Anyone who confines their market so narrowly should expect similar returns. my opinions... Andy. ST6934@SIUCVMB
avery@netcom.UUCP (Avery Colter) (02/04/91)
ST6934@SIUCVMB.BITNET writes: >I think I made a pretty rational decision. And I'm not even Jewish (joke!). Goodness, you make us sound like the mentats in Dune! "It is by will alone that I set my mind in motion. It is the drink of sapho that gives the thoughts speed The sapho produces stains, the stains provide a warning: It is by will alone that I set my mind in motion." <grin> -- Avery Ray Colter {apple|claris}!netcom!avery {decwrl|mips|sgi}!btr!elfcat (415) 839-4567 "I feel love has got to come on and I want it: Something big and lovely!" - The B-52s, "Channel Z"