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From: stevendd@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Doug)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Amiga Specs.
Keywords: I need info
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Date: 3 Nov 90 20:14:03 GMT
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I'm seriously considering buying an Amiga, especially with the student discounts
that Commodore is offering.  Before I lay down that large hunk of cash, and
trash my other computer system.  I have a few questions that I hope some of you
will answer.

1)  After reading through the info the dealer gave me.  I still have questions
    about the Amiga's graphics modes.  Could someone please explain the diferent
    resolutions and the number of colors each mode can have.  Also I have heard
    things about the HAM mode, how usefull is this mode?  One guy was talking
    about the improved graphics with the "enhanced" chips.  Can you upgrade to
    these "enhanced" chips?

2)  What are the main differences between the Amiga systems?  How much of an
    improvement is the Amiga 3000 compaired to the 2000?  How compatable are the
    different Amiga systems?  I've heard several titles wont run on the Amiga
    3000.  If you were to buy a new system what would you buy?

3)  Finally, could someone recommend a C compiler, assembler, and some graphics
    software.

Please respond by mail, from what I've seen this is a very busy newsgroup.

Forgive my ignorance, and thanks for your help.

- Doug

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