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From: mkheintz@vela.acs.oakland.edu (Michael Heintz)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Duet...WHY NOT?!
Keywords: Revive the GS!
Message-ID: <4216@vela.acs.oakland.edu>
Date: 12 Dec 90 02:28:42 GMT
Organization: Oakland University, Rochester MI.
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I hope the CirTech folks are out there listening, I have some somewhat valid
reasons for them to continue work on their "DUET" project.

1) Apple Computer Company is not about to seriously support any platform that
does not start with the letter "M" and we should not expect that attitude to
change.  I see CirTech's concern, but I think the ball is in their court now!

2) By releasing the Duet card now, CirTech will not risk the loss of invest-
ment if the GS line is discontinued.  They have already invested precious funds
and should try to get back at least some of their investment.

3) CirTech can be the company to revive the Apple IIgs.  By releasing a low
cost Mac Card, people will be able to buy a "low cost" (relatively) computer
that emulates the Apple II, IBM (with TransWarp), and Macintosh.
PEOPLE WILL GO FOR THIS!!!
Keep in mind that the IIgs emulates the IIe at the speed of the clock (2.8mHz
or faster based on your accellerator...The Mac LC will only run IIe stuff
at 1mHz).

4) CirTech will not have to worry about future incompatibility with the IIgs
since Apple will probably never release a new version of the computer.

I think it is a good idea!  If any others have comments or reasons, post them
for everyone to see.  I think if CirTech weighs the pros and cons, they can
come out ahead in this deal.  THIS COULD ALSO SCREW APPLE BECAUSE IT WILL PUT
THEIR PRECIOUS MACINTOSH AND PLANS TO TOTALLY ALIENATE IIGS OWNERS IN A 
DIFFICULT POSITION.

Apple may have to support the IIgs afterall.  If this happens, it will not only
benefit CirTech, but all other companies which are supportive of the II in
any shape or form, and it will benefit the Loyal Apple users, who need all
the support (whether from Apple or other sources) they can get.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS?
I'M INTERESTED IN YOUR OPINIONS!

HELP ME GIVE CirTech A GOOD REASON TO REVIVE THE ALMOST COMPLETED "DUET!"

Thanks!
Apple II forever!

Michael Heintz
Oakland University, Rochester Michigan
mkheintz@vela.acs.oakland.edu