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Topic 3         Wed Oct 10, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      (Forwarded) 
Sub: Computer war rages on!                 

                                                                       
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Message 1         Wed Dec 05, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 (Forwarded) 
 
Lee... I can't let this one * go * by... yep and there are those of us who
really like to visit the "C>" DOS prompt... me for one!
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Message 2         Thu Dec 06, 1990
MACLEE                       (Forwarded) 
 
Oh I'm sure you are, Joni.  Just as sure as there are groups of well meaning
individuals who are clamoring for the return of the Hudson. I guess when Voice
Character Recognition becomes commonplace you'll still have a gleam in your
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eye for the "OFD" (Old Faithful DOS)... (hehe).....Lee\
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Message 3         Thu Dec 06, 1990
J-V-K [Joni]                 (Forwarded) 
 
Lee.... ----->  * * * * S M I L E * * * *

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Message 4         Fri Dec 07, 1990
MACLEE                       (Forwarded) 
 
Grin!
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Message 5         Fri Dec 07, 1990
P.BOETTGE [Phil]             (Forwarded) 
 
     Apple systems are excellent choices for those who do not wish to have
more than a superficial understanding of their systems, who are willing to pay
more for such insulation, and who will settle for less computing power than an
ISA system.  There is a genuine market for such products, just as there are
people who actually prefer cars with indicator lights rather than gauges.

     I won't denigrate such a choice.

          - Phil

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Message 6         Fri Dec 07, 1990
CAPT.NEMO [Rocky]            (Forwarded) 
 
 But, Phil, we thought you were our denigrated hitter....??????
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Message 7         Fri Dec 07, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            (Forwarded) 
 
Rcoket  Man, you have now passed me on the scale of "sick puns". =Kent=
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Message 8         Fri Dec 07, 1990
MACLEE                       (Forwarded) 
 
Then of course there are also those who are uninformed enough to conclude that
Apple systems and Macintosh are one in the same.  But we probably don't know
any of THOSE types, do we?

and.....I definitely agree with Kent, Rocky - P U !
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Message 9         Fri Dec 07, 1990
S.CONROY1 [Sonsie]           (Forwarded) 
 
That wasn't sick; that was GREAT! (Gotta write that one down...)
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Message 10        Sat Dec 08, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      (Forwarded) 
 
Phil, there are those of us who just want to get our work done, and aren't
programmers, so really don't need to get into system stuff..Also, when I
bought my Mac.. and I think the same is true now if I went out  and priced
everything, it did more of what I needed to do for less money than I would
have had to pay for an IBM.  To begin with, I didn't have to buy a windows
application........ The thing is, when buying any computer, one has to start
off by knowing what they want to do with the computer.  HOw they want to use
it.. then find the software that does the work they want to do. Then pick the
hardware that goes with the software. 

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Message 11        Sat Dec 08, 1990
P.BOETTGE [Phil]             (Forwarded) 
 
     Ha-ha-ha-ha!  Actually, Rocky, I very much enjoyed your pun.

     Apple has effectively ceased supporting the Apple II series. So by
"Apple," I was referring to what I understand to be Apple's viable product
line: Macintosh and Mac II systems.

     We have been over that before, Janet.  I quite agree with you as to the
proper way to choose a computer system.

     Windows 3.0 is only $79.  I therefore find it hard to view its cost as a
hindrance.

          - Phil

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Message 12        Sat Dec 08, 1990
R.BUSH [Richard]             (Forwarded) 
 
Phil,
    What Janet said.  Computers like the Mac, Atari ST and TT, and Commodore
Amiga have a GUI interphase (like Windows on the clones), they don't get in
the way like MS DOS does.  The computer operating system is almost invisible.
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Message 13        Sat Dec 08, 1990
MACLEE                       (Forwarded) 
 
Cheeesssh . and I can remember when Phil was a real nice guy!
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Message 14        Sun Dec 09, 1990
L.MERRICK [Lew]              (Forwarded) 
 
Well, windows is only as good as its bugs!
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Message 15        Sun Dec 09, 1990
J.LICHTENBE1 [AuPlater]      (Forwarded) 
 
>>>Janet... Phil, there are those...

   Valid points,but, the reason I abandoned Apple computers is THEY abandoned
me!   After shelling out for an APPLE II in bygone years, the company came out
with overpriced, lame hardware for 4-5 years (read APPLE III, groan, LISA
[double groan], etc.) and a confusing bunch of APPLE IIxxx's to try and milk
their existing product base with supposed upgrades... even the MAC line was
inconsistent and grossly overpriced when it first hit the streets; I have
several friends who are STUCK with original 128K MAC's, neither effectively
upgradeable or efficient.

   On the other hand, MACs nowadays are becoming cost effective, just as ISA's
are becoming easier to use... the inevitable is taking place, wherein the
hardware becomes inconsequential as the software matures... I've had to both
use computers and learn their innards for past job responsibilities... I just
wish the learning part took less time..hehe

John(AuPlater)
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Message 16        Sun Dec 09, 1990
P.BOETTGE [Phil]             (Forwarded) 
 
     I am using Windows 3.0 right now, Richard, and do not understand what you
mean by "DOS getting in the way".

     If you feel that I am suddenly not a nice person, Lee, then I sincerely
apologize.

     But to be honest, I find comments on maladjusted DOS users, uninformed,
crazed and "used to be real nice" individuals, and "doing it right with a Mac
the first time around" offensive.  If someone wants to praise their equipment
and software, that's fine with me.  Feeling good about a purchase is a valid
reason for buying - but not for labeling anyone choosing otherwise as
irrational or foolish.

     Lee, you and I crossed paths once before - over your comment about
putting the "ambulance chasers" to work to sue an airbag manufacturer whose
product had just saved someone's life.

          - Phil

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Message 17        Sun Dec 09, 1990
MACLEE                       (Forwarded) 
 
Aw shucks, Phil, don't sugar coat it.  Tell it like it is! and I really don't
recall directing those remarks to you, BUT if for some reason you have taken
offense then all I can say is  I'm sorry for offending you because it wasn't
my intention to pick out any particular individual (except of course KENT)...
BUT if the shoe fits, Phil, well...................
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Message 18        Mon Dec 10, 1990
SEITZINGER [Kent]            (Forwarded) 
 
That;s it Duer, pick on poor, shy, introverted me, who can't even defend
himself. :-)
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Topic 10        Mon Dec 03, 1990
M.SEABRA                     (Forwarded) 
Sub: ELETRONIC NETWORK-WORLDWIDE PROMOTION..

This is a space for people using Eletronic Network Services to  promote
products and services. Please tell us what you think about it
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Message 1         Mon Dec 03, 1990
M.SEABRA                     (Forwarded) 
 
Has anybody here tried the service from INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE or THE
WORLD TRADE CENTER NETWORK???
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Message 2         Thu Dec 06, 1990
J.ATTARD [Janet(sysop)]      at 11:35 EST
 
If you are talking about a service run by the World Trade Institute at the
world trade center in NYC, I can at least tell you they  are legitimate.  I'll
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try to get more information and post it here or in the library (depending on
the length), but it may take  until after the first of the year with the
holidays approaching.

If you don't have it, a number to call for information about services
available through the World Trade INstitute is  212 466 7196. --Janet
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Message 3         Thu Dec 06, 1990
M.LAWLOR1 [Marty]            at 20:38 EST
 
No, but now you've got my attention.  Tell us more. - Marty
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