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From: johns@pro-library.cts.com (System Administrator)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Applications: What you'd like to see
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Date: 13 Jan 91 10:45:24 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from scottg@gnh-starport.cts.com

> Since the start, the perception in general seems to be that there aren't
> applications available for the the Apple IIGS.  In response to this, I'd like
> to ask, very sincerely, just what applications users would like to see?  I
> <stuff deleted>
> My purpose is to try to get a general feeling about what needs to be done to
> "raise the stakes" in the IIGS market.  So, please, before answering the one
> question asked above, think about your response in terms of what _you_ need to
> make the GS a more productive machine for you.  Additionally, think of a price
> range for such an application.

Scott,

I would like to see a finder utility to view text for the gs.  There is one
out to view apple preferred, SHR, paintworks graphics by clicking the mouse
twice.  It is called "Finder.View", by Jupiter Systems.  It does not state the
author.  It is sharware, and I believe the fee is only $5, which to me is
worth more, just for being a time saver alone in searching graphic files.
Having one for the ability to do this for text would be great.  I know we have
nda's for this, but with all the conflicts with gsos, maybe someone could come
up with a "Finder.Text".
Number two request of course, would be multitasking capability for the gs,
hopefully compatible with existing software.  It would be really nice to have
this feature running a bbs system, not to mention dl'ing files while finsihing
other projects.  I would not care if it slowed the system down, because I can
make up for some of the loss with a speedup card.  I need multi-function
capabilities, and would be willing to pay well for this feature.
Third, and last request, is a "Text Editor" with a fairly larger buffer.  I
use Proterm alot, like it all around, but am not able to load text files above
32k, I believe it is.  It works really well for all the functions I need in
editing text files, except for the buffer size, and having to load a terminal
program when I don't need one.  Maybe the double click mouse feature could be
included in this one, as in the finder.view above.  With clicking on a file
from the finder, features as in proterm, and a larger buffer, it would be
great for me, and as for price, again I would pay whatever was fair for the
author.  And, thanks for asking....Can I expect them all by next week. :-)

John
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