Re: I have a problem

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Joe writes ...
> 
>  >In general, connecting to the internet via any Apple II computer
>  >is too much bother.
> 
> I have a real problem reading statements like that, especially when it is
> written by the person who maintains the Apple II telecomm FAQ.
>

     Can see how you might feel that way. Remember, though, that the context is
a newbie who has been posting questions related to getting A2 software. Also,
this user does not seem to be fluent in English.

     Since the user already has net access, probably via a PC or Mac, the aim
was to espress clear disagreement with the idea of connecting via a IIgs to
obtain A2 software and to present an easier alternative.  

 
> Personally, I'd rather access the Internet with my IIGS than by using any
> of those lesser computers like PCs.
>

     Fine. In some cases, so might a lot of users.

 
> If the maintainer of the telecomm FAQ thinks it's too much bother and so
> uses a PC to access the net, then maybe it's time for a real Apple II
> enthusiast to take over the FAQ?
>

     Well, it is certainly true that the FAQs could afford to include more
coverage of ways to make net connections using a IIgs. It is something I know
nearly nothing about and about which relatively little has been posted. If you
would like to put together some Q&A with specifics about hardware and ISP
requirements plus software and how-to information, I'll include it in the FAQs.



Rubywand