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Re: Winnipeg Apple Users Group Xmas meeting
On Sat, 18 Nov 2000 15:13:17 GMT, Mike Pfaiffer <pfaiffer@mts.net>
wrote:
>
> There is a UNIX like OS for the Apple//.
I ran CP/M on my C64, C128, and CBM PC. I ran OS2 on my Superpet.
I can use Sony Game Machine CD's on my PC. There's emulators or ports
for damned near every OS and/ or system configuration...
>
> Compared to PCs an Alpha is a real computer.
>
Compared to a GEO a Lincoln Continental is a real car. But in the end
they can both do the speed limit and they both get you there.
> A computer is only as good as the person using it. This is an obvious
>troll. I have used over half a dozen different types of computers (only
>one was Intel based). How about you?
You mean counting the Altair? Or do you want to break them down by IC
type...in that case probably about the same...
> As opposed to zombies who use *only* PCs and march around in lock step
>following the orders of Bill Gates????? Apple// users can at least claim
>to know the value of different machines. Monoculture tends to lead to a
>lot of problems. Take a look at the number of virus programs out there
>which attack only M$ products. So my Windoze system gets hit. I can
>always use Linux, Mac, Apple//, or mainframes just as easily.
If I wanted to be obtuse I suppose I could find my GEOS disks and run
that on a C64 emulator on my PC too. If I was all that worried about
viruses I could burn a PROM, burn the boot onto a CD...or use 4dos,
MSDOS, or any of a handful of other DOS variants, use a virus checker,
or do what I do with all my development system...don't use them on
line.
Ya know years and years ago we CBM owners used to laugh at the Apple
owners and their viruses...
> Argh, I've let myself deviate from the original topic. I'll see anyone
>who cares to show up on the 13'th.
I just might show up...I have a soft spot for antique shows...LOL