Re: Why does nobody want Pegasus P?

[prl3546@aw101.iasl.ca.boeing.com (Philip R. Lindberg)]

In comp.sys.apple2, Ken writes:

>So let me get this straight.  Pegasus Pascal:
>
>      [...  great stuff about PP ....]
>And
>     * nobody wants it
>     * why does nobody want it?

>Is it beause:
>    [...]
>    * hate the IIGS -- I don't want to write powerful new applications on
>      a dead computer?  IIGS owners don't deserve quality.

Without much of the comercial element anymore it's takes a lot longer to
get the word out to the people.  If you want to get your s/w into the
hands of the general programming population you're going to have to reach
out a little more.  Suggestion:  Put together a _one page_ "press release"
for your product and put it on the network.  Include a suggestion to the
readers to pass it on to local BBS's.  Offer special deals so that user-
groups can get group purchases, (This will solve the "But no one I know
has that compiler..." problem.)  Then sit back and be patient.  You will
find that people write and say, "Yesterday I just discovered you had a new
product out, and I want it!" (and it's been out for over a year....)

>    * other -- eg. I hate Canadians whose first name starts with 'K' &
>      whose Master's focus was on language design?

Nobody on the net hates Canadians.  (Unfortunately, most artists live
meager lives.  It's only years later that they are really appriciated. ;)


>Want part of this equation did I miss?  I need some answers, because I
>don't want to waste my time programming miracles for the IIGS if nobody
>wants them.

Ken

If you're serious about getting in contact with a dozen or so programmers
(not hard core, just people who use their GS's for programming but not
to make a living with) send me a note.  I will pass on anything you send.

Phil

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