Re: OS For IIGS

[Matt Portune <mportune@telerama.com>]

Sorry Randy, but I must take issue with you on this one...

Randy Shackelford <shack@io.frii.com> wrote:
> Nope, all versions through 7.0.1 are freely distributable. And only 7.1, 7.5,
> 7.6, and 8.0 were purchased upgrades. 7.5.1, 7.5.3, 7.5.5, 7.6.1, and the
> upcoming 8.1 are free for the downloading or come on CDs from Apple and mags

I have an old performa 200, and I'd like to get 7.6.1 on it.  I currently
have 7.5.3.  Without spending money, I can't get 7.6.1.  I'd have to buy
7.6 first.  So in other words, the major/minor patches are available for
free.  You still have to have the initial release of the OS first.  (7.6,
8.0)

> system software with what MS does. When was the last time a Win95 update came
> out? I hear tell they slip stealth updates to people who sell new boxes and
> include copies, but where does a fellow get updates for an existing system?

Updates are splattered all over MS's web site.  Only 1 service pack was
ever needed, and with all the other hotfixes and updates, you can
practically build win98 out of win95.  Anybody who uses windows regularly
knows this.
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