Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!bonnie.concordia.ca!uunet!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!rpi!mvk From: mvk@itsgw.rpi.edu (Michael V. Kent) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2 Subject: Re: info for the masses Message-ID: Date: 19 Jan 91 22:03:41 GMT References: Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY Lines: 37 Nntp-Posting-Host: jec424.its.rpi.edu In article llee@gnh-starport.cts.com (Larry Lee) writes: > >Two. There are "several programs" out right now that use 3200 colors? Like >what? This I'm interested in, as I have only seen 3200-color picture VIEWERS. There are several programs which will let you convert from GIF to 3200-color. There are also several 3200-color paint programs on the market or nearly so. Dream Graphics was one which had demos floating around. I haven't heard much about this one lately and, considering they were having financial difficulties, it may now be defunct. However, check out the latest inCider. There was a 3200-color paint program advertised in the November issue. Sorry I can't re- member its name. > >Three. The only reason why you think that FTA's demos are worth seeing once is >because they have only made one utility. That's Photonix, and I think it's >worth using. Unfortunately, I have a ROM 03, and I have not heard of a ROM 03 >version of the program. There has been talk on this feed itself (well, not TOO >much talk) as to why FTA is not releasing utilities. My own thought to that is >that it's funner to program demos. "But why, dammit? Make utilities!" you say. >As mentioned before, publishing costs are rather high, especially with having >to import things into the U.S.. Also, I imagine they would like money for their >utilities. Photonix is a prime example. I wonder how many people paid for that? > FTA demos are VERY useful for at least one thing: improving the GS's reputation. Even among Apple (excuse me, Macintosh) dealers, the Apple II comes in just behind a toaster in capability. These demos will wake some people up. Just last night someone walked into my room and said, "Wow, is that the new Mac II?" "No, it's an Apple II." "I didn't think it could do anything like THAT!" If you haven't done so already, take their demos down to your local Apple dealer and show them. Then talk to them about what software they should be stocking on their shelves. Several dealers have told me that while the LC is nice, but they need something much less expensive. The GS fits the bill, with the proper software.