Path: utzoo!utdoe!generic!pnet91!ericmcg
From: ericmcg@pnet91.cts.com (Eric Mcgillicuddy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: GS as a IIe
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Date: 26 Dec 90 06:50:03 GMT
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I have done a mini-poll of the local Apple II user group in relation to a
question posed a while back about the amount of GS specific programs used on
GS's in relation to 8-bit IIe software. I recieved 5 responses, including
myself.

One person used his GS solely as a fast IIe using Appleworks 3.0 and Timeout
series extenders. He had half a dozen 8-bit utilities as well.

The other four used a mixture of 8 and 16 bit software, weighted more towards
the 8-bit side in terms of amount of usage, Appleworks again along with
Proterm. 

Everyone agreed that they would move to GS specific programs if any were
released that were siginificantly better than the 8-bit ones currently in use.
This was particularly true of AppleWorks GS, it apparently has a bad
reputation and does not have the Timeout extenders which many people are
dependent on. Claris has to upgrade this program and advertise the damn thing.

I tend to use Proterm and Orca/C as well as a number of GS specific games.
Still have a hard time beating the 8-bit wargames from SSI (but SSG is sure
trying!!). My usage weighs more towards the 16-bit side, except for Proterm. 

So there you have it. Apparently, Apple was correct in giving a IIe emulator
(they hate it when you call it an 'emulator') to the LC. This is what most
people can get by on, at least new users, schools, and 8-bit die hards. This
does not mean that I am about to thank Apple for this and not castigate them
for not releasing a ROM04. I expect users are more willing to buy new Mac
software than new GS software now that the LC is out with the card coming
soon. Only after purchase will they realize the higher cost of their new
system in terms of new software. I wonder how many will continue using it as a
fast IIe as the years go by?

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