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From: BAXTER_A@wehi.dn.mu.oz
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Multitasking at home (Was Reality check: ....)
Message-ID: <17983@wehi.dn.mu.oz>
Date: 25 Dec 90 10:06:07 GMT
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In article <41791@ut-emx.uucp>, awessels@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Allen Wessels) writes:
> In article <1990Dec23.103612.7666@zorch.SF-Bay.ORG> xanthian@zorch.SF-Bay.ORG (Kent Paul Dolan) writes:
> 
> There are a bunch of tasks you have to wait for on the Mac, but usually the 
> work process can be modified to accomodate those things.  If I have to wait
> for a compile or similar task, I can usually do some non-computer task during
> that wait.  I can't switch tasks when a modal dialog is displayed (a window 
> that requires information), I can't switch tasks, but background tasks still 
> run.
> 
> I plan on getting an Amiga no matter what, but I want more than just a game
> machine, and it is clear that the Amiga is a very cost-effective and efficient
> one.  All I need to do now is figure out how it will figure into my computing
> enviroment and how best to use it.
> 
> The responses I've received have gone a long way towards informing me.  I really
> appreciate the help.  
> 
> - Allen

Another "what I did last night" posting. This thread has made my try to be
aware of what specific things Multitasking is good for. Last night I 
prepared a graph on Multiplot. The data was in a spreadsheet which I
left open and cut-and-pasted the data to Multiplot. I then printed the
graph to the dot-matrix printer using the print spool, and saved the graph
as data and postscript at the same time. I started VLT, connected to the
mainframe and downloaded the postscript file, routing it to a laser printer.
Leaving everything running, I ducked into work to pick up the laser printed
copy and returned home to the finished dot matrix print.

Regards Alan