Comments Anyone...Policy {Sculley}

[diff@comtch.spk.wa.us (Rick Diffley)]

First, I applaud and strongly support folks in critical management 
decision making position at Apple Computer, Inc. (especially, the CEO in 
this case} to come on-line and talk directly to user's or developers.  
Hey, what better place to hear it directly {without filtering}, than 
rubbing up against those that really use the machines day-in and day-out!
 
Second...I do believe that Apple will continue to support the IIgs {they 
have so far}, but that at some point in time, a decision has to be made
{painful one, I'm sure} to move resources elsewhere.
 
Third...From my experience, local dealers help fuel the negative attitude 
many IIgs user's have/had toward Apple Computer with THEIR lack of 
support.  Too, I experienced this with Apple's own User Connection 
division by the lack of support and coverage in their newsletter.
 
Fourth...I suggest that Apple Computer does a better (read...earlier) job 
of PR by getting information out quickly regarding it's position and 
planned actions surrounding the IIgs and future support.  This way, 
rumors are stopped early.

Last, I did find it hard to finally realize that technology changes ever 
so fast in the computer industry.  And "yes", a year ago I wanted to 
believe that my IIgs would keep current and Apple Computer and third 
party support would continue to grow.  It simply doesn't happen for any 
specific computer system.  Overall, Apple computer has done a better job 
with upgrades than most.
 
Hey, what-a I know :-\  I've only been doing this IIgs stuff for 7 years 
and truely love it!  But, it's almost time for me to move on to a new 
system, based on my needs.
 
= Diff =

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diff@comtch.spk.wa.us (Rick Diffley)
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