Re: I have a problem

[Roy and/or Janet Miller <millers@inetnebr.com>]

"Michael J. Mahon" wrote:

> Joe wrote:
>
> >In any case, if I have to march to a different
> >drummer, so be it. I will continue to use my IIGS,
> >even if you PC/Mac users think I'm odd, maybe even
> >crazy for loving and using an Apple II.
>

> As DSL and cable modem connections proliferate (and high
> bandwidth _is_ the future), a larger, faster computer than
> my beloved Apple IIe's and IIgs's is essential to
> get around on the Web.

At the AppleLinc club meeting in November, we took a IIGS with the new
LANceGS ethernet card and placed it on my home LAN to access our DSL. It
sure was fun seeing the data flow so quickly and SIS respond sprightly.

The new AppleLinc website will be enhanced for Macs and PCs, but will
also be usable for those who chose to use a //e, //c, or IIGS.

Roy

>
>
> Woz designed the Apples to give users access to graphical
> capabilities, rather than just text.  It is in the same spirit
> that using a more modern computer to access the web
> is an appropriate increase in user capabilities.  Kind of
> like getting a color TV...
>
> Don't get me wrong, Joe--I defend your persistence in using
> your IIgs to access the Web.  I just find it unrealistic to expect
> many others to do likewise--even among Apple II fanatics.
>
> -michael
>
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