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From: carsup@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Fisher Library support)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: Not another NeXT defector???!!!
Message-ID: <1990Nov6.100236.6088@metro.ucc.su.OZ.AU>
Date: 6 Nov 90 10:02:36 GMT
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Reply-To: carsup@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Fisher Library support)
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I was amazed to come back to c.s.m.misc to find so many responses to the one
posting!  I want to chip in my two bits worth:

When the mac came out, I instantly liked it despite using a ][ before.  I even
liked the Lisa but the fact is, I never had any trouble going over from ][ to
mac.  It's like I haven't really left ][, sure it's been collecting dust, but
with the LC, I'll be blowing that off soon.

I guess the reason I like Apples in general was the fact it stood out as the
alternative.  It was a nice machine and it was basically started by the 
founders of the company.  In fact my allegience (spelling?) is not so much
with mac, more of Apple really, as a whole, but because of Jobs, I see no
conflict with embracing NeXT either.

To me, buying a computer (those who remember me for accusing me in supporting
"f**k off" on the net should pay attention:) isn't so much what is impressive
on paper.  That's the bonus.  Why did you pick mac in the first place?  To me,
it was being a part of the on-going revolution.  I don't think Jobs had much
real technical input, but I've embraced the Apple I/][, Macintosh and now the
NeXT.  I see no conflict whatsoever in liking all these products.  When was
the last time you looked at spec sheets of your partners (the ones you keep)?
All you'll find in the postings is some sort of justification.  I'd follow
where it all started from: I'd go NeXT, but did I mention I've yet to abandon
the ][?  :)  Go with the heart, unless it really means much, throw logic out
when deciding upon a new platform.  Go with the future, but link with the past,
afterall, that's where most fond memories lie... I think I'm going to cry :(

Cheers ;),
Norton Chia

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