dave@cs.arizona.edu (Dave P. Schaumann) (02/11/91)
In article <1991Feb10.010110.11187@sugar.hackercorp.com> peter@sugar.hackercorp.com (Peter da Silva) writes: >[...] >So why would someone go with the A3000UX [instead of a NeXT]? > > [...] > >Point one might be valid, but what would one put in the A3000UX that >one doesn't get standard on the NeXT? Is there actually an application >for the slots in the A3000 with UNIX (which wipes out things like the >Video Toaster)? Why shouldn't the Video Toaster be a factor in deciding between an A3000UX and a NeXT? The A3000UX is, after all still an Amiga, still includes AmigOS, and still provides access to all the peripherals and software now available for the regular A3000. Perhaps the Video Toaster isn't now compatable with the A3000UX's Unix, but I would expect that NewTek will fix any incompatabilities that arise (as well as the physical problems associated with a 3000 + Toaster combination). >Peter da Silva. `-_-' ><peter@sugar.hackercorp.com>. -- Dave Schaumann | DANGER: Access hole may tear easily. Use of the access | holes for lifting or carrying may result in damage to the dave@cs.arizona.edu | carton and subsequent injury to the user.
peter@sugar.hackercorp.com (Peter da Silva) (02/11/91)
In article <830@caslon.cs.arizona.edu> dave@cs.arizona.edu (Dave P. Schaumann) writes: > Why shouldn't the Video Toaster be a factor in deciding between an A3000UX and > a NeXT? I dunno. If you're using the Toaster, or anything else that runs real-time, you would be crazy to load your Amiga down with UNIX. UNIX, particularly that mongrel variant known as SVR4, is *not* a real-time operating system. -- Peter da Silva. `-_-' <peter@sugar.hackercorp.com>.