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From: mholtz@sactoh0.UUCP (Mark A. Holtz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Murph's VAPORWARE Column for June 1990
Summary: That's why it's called vaporware . . .
Message-ID: <3182@sactoh0.UUCP>
Date: 31 May 90 04:08:51 GMT
References: <20800.chatter.infoapple@pro-beagle>
Organization: Sacramento Public Access, Ca. USA
Lines: 44

In article <20800.chatter.infoapple@pro-beagle>, mmunz@pro-beagle.cts.com (Mark Munz) writes:
> In-Reply-To: message from Sewall@UCONNVM.BITNET
> >Flash in the Pan.

> >Don't expect any upgrades of bug fixes for Flash, Beagle's
> >only Macintosh product.  The only Mac programmer on Beagle's
> >staff has left to work on Photo Shop for Adobe Systems.
> >Flash's future is limited anyway because Macintosh System
> >7.0 will offer it's major functions.

> >    - found in my electronic mailbox

(reasons edited for brevity and inews)

> First, Beagle Bros currently has Flash 1.1 in the final stages
> of Beta Testing.

> Second, Beagle Bros currently has three in-house Mac
> programmers and has ongoing relationships with several
> outside programmers (ie. independent contractors).

> Third, we have confidential knowledge of how file sharing works
> in System 7.0 and it is in no way like Flash. There will still
> be a need and demand for a quick, easy, fun, and inexpensive
> program like Flash.

> Rumors sometimes don't amount to much. 

Well, folks, remember, this column is titled "Vaporware". Second of
all, I didn't consider the rumor very true for one simple reason:
It says it was found in his mailbox. That alone should tell you
that a rumor is a bit shaky. If it's from one of the trade papers
(ie A+, PC Magazine, PC World, and such), I tend to put it's
truthfulness higher than what is e-mail. Mind you, trade papers can
be wrong.

I am not devaluing the Vaporware column. It's a much-needed
resources for news and what may be coming. Just remember the title
of the column.
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