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From: mikeu@pro-magic.cts.com (Mike Ungerman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: A low blow from Apple
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Date: 15 Sep 90 15:36:12 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from hzink@alchemy.UUCP

Good comments, Harry.  You've pointed out the key reason why Apple, Inc may
fall on it's face over Apple ][ sales in the future: People don't know about
it's availablility or support.

In November, the largest computer trade show held in the world, Comdex, will
be held in Los Vegas.  Over 300,000 people are expected to attend based on
prior attendance figures.

Will Apple be there?  If they are there, will they be marketing Apple ]['s and
peripherals?  Will Claris be there?  Will they be marketing Apple ][ software?
Will third party hardware and software developers for the Apple ][ be there?

If the answer to the above questions are "no, why should we? It's an IBM based
trade show" then you all know why the Apple ][ is a dead horse, white elephant
or whatever.  It will have no future without an active marketing campaign and
participation by Apple, Inc.

[flames intended]
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