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From: Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: SuperBench
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Date: 31 Oct 89 02:53:04 GMT
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     Well, I'm always keeping my eye on developments on all the micros, and
judging by the rates of change and introduction of color on systems like the
Mac, and also due to the Apple copyright issues which are shaking out in
court, I have a couple of observations:
       
     1.  It appears that Apple's 'ownership' of the Trash icon may be
         upheld.  Does this mean Commodore is in danger of a lawsuit?
         Users can easily change the trash icon to/from anything they
         choose, but the format option attaches an icon automatically 
         and may constitute an infringement.  What Commodore doesn't
         need is a lawsuit.
     2.  If the Amiga doesn't soon go to an 8 or 16-color interlace
         Workbench screen with more attractive windows and gadgets, the
         machine we all love will be left in the dust.  Competitors don't
         stand still.  They'll look at the Mac and the Amiga (since the
         intuitive windowing interface doesn NOT seem to be holding up
         as Apple's 'property') and BUILD on what they see, not just
         copy it.
                                                      - J. Petersen