Re: Raise the Jolly Roger!

[carbide@egine.com]

Sean Fahey wrote:

>
> The people I spoke about who are still using the Apple II out of
necessity
> are generally users who have special needs - blind, mobility issues,
etc. -
> people who are used to how something works, but aren't prepared to
learn
> something new.... as one of the last Apple II people in my area, I
get the
> calls from folks who need help or parts for these machines. As it
turns out,
> the new speech and mobility gear, unless granted or provided by
special
> programs is incredibly expensive so some of people (especially older
folks)
> are still using their faithful Apple II.

I have no specific knowledge of that, but it sounds VERY far-fetched to
me. I'm in high tech. It just gets better and cheaper. 
-Paul