Re: Apple ][ forever???

[guenter@student.uni-kl.de (Marvin)]

Karl Horster (khorster@attila.stevens-tech.edu) wrote:
: Being able to read such
: files...possbily PDF, Postscript, files that other platforms use...this is
: what's going to prevent the Apple //'s from going down.

GraphicWriterIII, a newer program than AWGS has the option to add
translaters to import/export other formats. Of course, someone has
to write them. EGO systems created a RTF translator, so you have
at least compatibility to Rich Text Format.

But EGO systems is going down. Perhaps too few users have GWIII?
Perhaps too few users have supported the development of new
products? Perhaps too many users still cling to AppleworksGS,
an outdated program with a catastrophic source code which has
not been supported from Apple for years...?

The lack of new software is one thing. The lack of people who
buy it is another. I am not that type of person who tries to
wipe out piracy with a branding iron, because I am realistic
enough to know that it won't work.

But I'm also realistic enough to see that nobody will make new
products for the IIgs if this wont't bring him back at least
the costs for the development. Think about it, folks!

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