jbickers@templar.actrix.gen.nz (John Bickers) (05/11/91)
Quoted from <#gcH2ap@cs.psu.edu> by melling@cs.psu.edu (Michael D Mellinger): > In article <3520.tnews@templar.actrix.gen.nz> jbickers@templar.actrix.gen.nz (John Bickers) writes: > > Try running Deluxe Paint on a PC/XT :-). Or Toolbook, WFW... > > See up there where the chap says "most business needs"? What do you > think that means? > > They need glorified typewriters and specialized calculators? Of Yes. What's a word processor but a glorified typewriter? Or a spreadsheet but a glorified calculator? Or a database manager but a glorified filing cabinet? Or a Mac but a glorified pen-pusher environment? These "glorifications", however, are incredibly important to people who are more interested in money than hardware. I've never found a use for a spreadsheet myself, but I can see why some people find them handier than a secretary with a calculator watch. I'm not as sure about word processors, but I know that a text editor is a lot better than a dictaphone for getting code writ, no matter how neatly the secretary may dress, or how pleasant the dictaphone may feel. And so on. > course you are completely wrong, but I really don't want to debate Hee. Haw. > this... People don't rush to use the XT at work because they like it. I've seen them. Some do like it. Why do you think arguments about 8 bit OSes start? It's not because people who secretly despise MS-DOS are just being incredibly pedantic and righteous in its defense. The only applications I've seen normal people wanting to use outside of business purposes are ones that they treat as toys. Like paint programs, Blazemonger, etc. Where, btw, we excel too. > -Mike -- *** John Bickers, TAP, NZAmigaUG. jbickers@templar.actrix.gen.nz *** *** "Endless variations, make it all seem new" - Devo. ***