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From: moose@svc.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: Re: Rumors aren't rumors anymore
Message-ID: <1990Sep14.161125.13181@svc.portal.com>
Date: 14 Sep 90 16:11:25 GMT
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>In a way, I agree with you. However, one of NeXT's big sales pitches has
>been "Yes, if you just count hardware costs we may be more expensive, but 
>look at software costs. The NeXT comes with X, Y, and Z, the Sun and the
>Mac do not. Thus, overall, NeXT is cheaper."  If the software someone needs
>is no longer bundled, then perhaps for them the NeXT is no longer cheaper.



That is only assuming they leave their prices the same level and drop out
bundled software. 
-- 
Michael Rutman				|	moose@svc.portal.com
Cubist					|	makes me a NeXT programmer
Software Ventures			|	That's in Berkeley
smile, you're on standard disclaimer	|	<fill in with cute saying>