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From: briann@tekigm2.MEN.TEK.COM (Brian Nakata)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: Re: 8) Research Help (8
Summary: Let's get reasonable
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Date: 27 Oct 89 18:16:33 GMT
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Reply-To: briann@tekigm2.MEN.TEK.COM (Brian Nakata)
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In article <8231@microsoft.UUCP> w-darekm@microsoft.UUCP (Darek Mihocka) writes:
>I have as much right to use this newsgroup as any other user. [...]

True Darek, but people will appreciate helpful information other than
"your computer now sucks, get a new one".

>A common belief amoung 8-bit users is that their computers are cheaper than
>others. A stock $150 130XE is about as useful as a hole in the head.
[...]

I believe what Marc was saying was it's cheaper for him (and me!) to
get a new 130XE ***and use the peripherals we already own*** than to
get an entirely new machine and new peripherals and new software.  You
misinterpreted his statement.

>First, I would recommend that you learn to spell the word "waste".

Pretty low, Darek!

I think that this "discussion" has degraded to the point of being
simply ranting and raving and lots of hand waving and finger flipping.
The facts are: some of us don't feel that our computing needs require
a more up to date computer; some of us feel that everyone should have
the latest model.  This is like a lot of other issues, say abortion,
for instance.  Either side is going to be hard pressed to convince the
other that it is wrong.  I propose that we drop this discussion and go
onto more informative postings from people who have knowledge about
8-bits and are willing to share it with people who want to use their
computers better.

Brian