Re: bxy file woes

[supertimer@aol.com (Supertimer)]

spec@vax2.concordia.ca (Mitchell Spector) wrote:

>    At this point in time, I can't imagine not having a PC or Mac
>for dedicated Internet access (or something similarly capable).
>This does not at all imply giving up on the Apple II, I just think
>setting up another system *solely* to do web browsing (plus video
>and audio streaming) makes a lot of sense to have on the side. I
>haven't given up on my IIgs, I consistently post and read this
>newsgroup using my IIgs running ProTERM, but if I want to browse
>web pages, I jump over to my PC running Netscape.
>
>    Price isn't an issue anymore, you can get an old 486DX2/66
>with 16 MB of RAM, 200+ MB hardrive, 14" VGA screen, keyboard,
>mouse and cheap 16-bit sound card for under US$50. I'm sure you
>could do equally as well and get a Macintosh Quadra equipped
>similarly for the same price or slightly more. Going online has
>a whole new meaning on a PC or Mac compared with what your used
>to on the Apple II. I'll bet this is something even Supertimer
>and I can agree on. :)

Oh I do agree up to a point.  I agree that it is nice to have
a fast Mac or Windows PC to run Netscape on.  However,
a 486DX2/66 is VERY pokey in processing web pages.
I'd rather stick with lynx and the Apple II for that.

A Pentium 75 and a 33.6k modem is the minimum that I
would think acceptable to run Netscape on.

Not everyone is so fortunate, however, Mitch.  I once
knew someone who went over to a retirement home
to use donated 8-bit Apple II units and modems to
connect to the Internet via shell accounts.  These people
don't have $50 to shell out.

I can imagine very well the chance that a lynx freenet
account plus a free Apple II and modem can do for
these people.  It can get them on the Internet.

We should give older folks like Adalbert a break.
Ever think why his prefers ProDOS 8 to GS/OS?
Older folks often lack the manual dexterity to use
a mouse properly.  It is not a crime.  That's another
reason why they often prefer to use lynx instead
of something graphical.