Re: OS For IIGS

[hattonr@aug.com (Rick Hatton)]

Mitchell Spector <spec@vax2.concordia.ca> wrote:

> I find it uncanny how all these troubled PC systems given as an example
> are always in an office setting

... personal computers are mainly used in offices, or office type
settings.

> That is just blantently false, especially considering the monopoly Apple
> Computer has on the Mac hardware market (there's a sprinkling of clone
> companies, but they're being stamped out by Apple so there is less
> competition and > they can justify higher prices for Macs).

Well, I just bought a 200 mhz MAc clone for $999. They are all over the
place.

> Apple has convinced Macintosh users they are > special people and creative
individuals, they are the > non-conformist > who doesn't want to follow
the rest of the crowd. Apple didnt convince me of anything. I am a
non-conformist in many things.

> There are dozens of things Windows 95 has that are completely lacking in
> MacOS, > or similiar features that are executed in a much better and
> efficent way. Multitasking is just one of many examples.

Well, a Mac coopertively multitasks, but it does multitask. W95 does
pre-emptively multitask, but only 32 bit apps. Most of my work apps are
still 16 bit.

> As for hardware, that is also far ahead of the Macintosh. > PowerPC RISC
processor being a notiable exception, however The Mac has standard
built-in sound input/output. SCSI is standard on al Macs. inexpensive
networkingis on all Mac. Ethernet is built in on many. Multiple monitor
capability in in every Mac. The PowrePC is clearly superior and the G3
just came out.

If W95 was so great, I wouldnt have bought my new PPC. I use W95 at
work, so Iuse VirtualPC at home to use the 1-2 apps from work at home.
.. but I USE my Mac, I PLAY with my Mac...

I HATE that damn W95 machine.

Rick