Re: The IBM PC's slavish devotion to the Apple II

["Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net>]

> Actually you did miss my point it seems, Bill.  I nowhere implied that
Apple
> invented the concept of expansion slots.  I was merely pointing out that
> Apple made a wise decision in deciding to incorporate expansion slots in
the
> design of the Apple II, no matter where the concept of such slots
> originated.  That decision made the addition of other devices a simple
> matter, as well as providing some incentive for 3rd parties to develop
> devices that could be used in them.
No one, especially me, will argue your point, I did get it. My problem is
that everyone who has used Apple computers, whether the II line or the
Mac, seems to be implying that they're the greatest thing since sliced
bread. They are a great computer. The Macs too. I have a house full of
computers, mostly Apple IIs. I also have a few Macs and a couple PCs.
Now my C=>64 sits in the corner in the boxes. I can't seem to get one
piece of software to run on it. I mean I can find everything I need for my
PCs, the Macs, the Apple IIs. Where are the docs on how to get software
to the C64? Before I had even a DOS disk for the Apple II, I found a way
to get one to it. That got me started. I made system disks for the Macs on
the PC. YES!, on the PC. Why? because trans-platform was made possible.
I'm ready to give the Commodore away almost if I can't get it going. Your
point was well taken, but there is no need to keep making the same point
over and over again. Apple IIs are without a doubt the most versatile and
the most expandable computer to this day. I even place them over my PC
for many reasons, but the PC gets me places even the IIgs can't. My ISP
won't give me the DNS address so I can configure the IIgs for web service.
I had to buy a PowerMac to get a Mac online thru them. First they said
I needed OS 8.1, then after I got that they said 8.6. I said but the other
guy said 8.1, so he got his boss and they got me online. How can anything
compare with a Windoze 98 Ess-Eee when I can get it online anywhere
I go? Anyway, I want you to know without a doubt that I agree that Woz
and whoever helped him (doubt he did this alone) built a fine line of
machines and he should be commended yes, worshipped?, Hell, NO.
First of all, if it had been me I would have told JOBS to go suck an egg
and kept the IIs going on myself. Hell, he fell into the same rut that
caused
him to break off and go build the Apple I in the first place. Well, I'd love
to
stay and agree some more, but I have IIgs work to get to. I'm putting a CD
together and will maybe be done by the time the Mac G12 comes out at the
rate I'm going.
Remember, and never forget. Woz works for Apple Computers Inc. and is
one of the people who no longer supports your IIs.

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> Apple had taken earlier.  Even if the IBM PC's designers had been kept in
> seclusion in a cave for the preceding 5 years and had been unaware that
any
> other personal computer had ever been sold, they still made the right
design
> decision IMHO.

Absolutely, open architecture is always more appealing. Even in home design.
Wish my washing machine was so easy to work on. ;-)

Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprises };-)
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Email - willy46pa@comcast.net



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