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Re: Apple Drops Backward Compatibility for Next MacOS
- Subject: Re: Apple Drops Backward Compatibility for Next MacOS
- From: pubpc1@library.ucla.edu
- Date: 1996/10/31
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
- Organization: University of California, Los Angeles
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shack@onyx.southwind.net (Randy Shackelford) wrote:
>I'm forced to use wintel at work, and it's the most infuriating experience I've
>ever endured. Really makes me glad I can come home and fire up some Apple
>hardware and enjoy computing. The previous poster called a win95 box the
>next generation Apple II. That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a
>really long time. Microsoft does not own you when you use any type of Apple
>box like they do if you use a PC.
I'm talking mainly for hardware. The Pentium is based on an extended design
dating back to the 8-bit 8080 of the '70s (yes, I know DOS requires at least
an 8088/8086). It is open and has many slots for expansion. It remained
compatible with its user base over the years.
The Windows 95 interface is really quite good. I don't like Microsoft, but
I keep an open mind.