Re: What has changed in the Apple world last 6 months?

[Roy and/or Janet Miller <millers@inetnebr.com>]

Frank Townsend wrote:

>
> If you *did* have a massive database in the 80's, then mid or main frames
> would have been used.  But most small businesses (except for this anomalous
> Vets office you mention) really have quite modest computing requirements:
> writing letters, keeping customer lists, printing invoices, etc.

Interesting point. Today's desktops are really replacements for yesterday's
mini's and mainframes. Or are using such power for eye and ear candy wrapped
around text. I note that on the floor of the NYSE there are still many
monochrome monitors, and of course the wall ticker tape is in green still.

Roy