Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!know!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!emory!mephisto!udel!rochester!pt.cs.cmu.edu!o.gp.cs.cmu.edu!andrew.cmu.edu!jm7e+ From: jm7e+@andrew.cmu.edu (Jeremy G. Mereness) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2 Subject: Re: A low blow from Apple Message-ID: Date: 13 Sep 90 16:48:53 GMT References: <150@alchemy.UUCP> Organization: Computing Systems, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA Lines: 42 In-Reply-To: <150@alchemy.UUCP> > Excerpts from netnews.comp.sys.apple2: 12-Sep-90 Re: A low blow from > Apple Harry K. Zink@alchemy.UU (3738) > I respect your efforts, Matt, but I just wish you would be right in your > optimism. Unfortunately, we both know what goes on... Guys, Even though Matt's reponse was nearly justified, as the publication concerned _was_ rather insignificant, no-one can ignore that it has been more than 4 years since Apple did anything significant to Apple ][ architecture. With the noted exception of System 5.0.2, a commendable job to all involved, nothing repeat nothing has been done to address the issues confronting the Apple // gs, issues such as speed, dealer support, price, and graphics resolution that have been obvious since the machine debuted in 1986. Now, as the fall quarter proceeds, it appears unlikely that a new, faster CPU will appear at all, and nothing has been heard about system 6. Am I wrong? Then upload a product announcement (no more rumors), and by George I'll send you a check! Lots of positive things seem to be happening, like Dave Lyons getting into Tools Development, but nothing tangible. And the only consolation is that a GS appears in a McDonald's commercial involving a preschooler for about 3 whole seconds. Why are there so many rumors that Apple is dropping the line? Probably wishful thinking! Atleast there would be no more suspense, and a company of die-hards like Barney Stone and Applied Engineering could spin-off a new company to do the job right! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^ |Jeremy Mereness | Support | Ye Olde Disclaimer: | |jm7e+@andrew.cmu.edu (internet) | Free | The above represent my| |a700jm7e@cmccvb (Vax... bitnet) | Software | opinions, alone. | |staff/student@Carnegie Mellon U. | | Ya Gotta Love It. | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --