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From: MIKEL@TOPS20.RADC.AF.MIL
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Dealers and Sys. 5.0
Message-ID: <12535140848.16.MIKEL@TOPS20.RADC.AF.MIL>
Date: 18 Oct 89 18:25:13 GMT
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Okay, so I haven't picked up System 5.0 yet.  There is only one dealer
near me and the II GS isn't exactly where he places his emphasis.  I
called them last week to check on getting the update, and was quoted the
price for buying the disks with the docs.  After convincing three people
that yes, I really did mean I wanted to copy the disks for free, I was
told that that wasn't really legal.  In all fairness, this was the first
time that anyone at this store (part of the Computer Factory chain, this
one in New Hartford NY) actually took time to talk with me about the II
GS.  Usually they quickly pass you to someone else.  Anyhow, that day the
November A+/Incider came out with a review of System 5.0 and a line about
any dealer worth his authorization making copies for free.  That didn't
impress them.  They thought it made it sound like a lot of dealers were
doing it. (Aren't they?).  So what I need is some indication that Apple
doesn't mind the free distribution (if they don't).  And if, in fact, it
is a matter left up to individual dealers, then I'd like to identify this
store as one of the less-than-supportive ones for anyone paying attention
or keeping tabs.  

Thank you for your support.

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Russell Mikel          "And you will never know, my son,
                        on how little real knowledge the world is run."
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