Re: New Apple II (was Apple's next move ...)

[Eric Dietrich <madscientist@treebranch.com >]

In article <4lr0gv$jan@opal.southwind.net> Randy Shackelford,
shack@onyx.southwind.net writes:
>Jim Stafford (jamess@cts.com) wrote:
>
>[snip]
>: So scsi is taking over even the PC. I think that if a new GS were to
come 
>: about that the interface of either scsi or ide should be on a card so 
>: that whatever interface the individual user decides to use, he/she can 
>: keep up with the interface as it evolves. This way those who prefer
ide can 
>: have ide those who prefer scsi can have scsi and those that prefer
both can 
>: have both! ;)
>
>If you're building a new machine why not use firewire instead?

Thats a good idea, but there are a few good reasons not to...

A.  How many Firewire devices have you seen?  I'd rather use common IDE
and SCSI.

B.  More folks have experience building SCSI and IDE interfaces, and
using devices for these interfaces.

C.  If firewire flops, then the *NEW* machine will be saddled with an
abandoned 
technology.  And aren't we, as Apple II Users, kinda tired of being
abandoned?

In line with the interface on a card idea, a firewire card could be made
in the
uture, should there be interest.  But for now, lets satay with SCSI or
IDE.

-Eric