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From: platkus@en.ecn.purdue.edu (Shawn W Platkus)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: My decision for the LC
Message-ID: <1991Feb11.213531.29051@en.ecn.purdue.edu>
Date: 11 Feb 91 21:35:31 GMT
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>Actually, the funny thing is that I'll always be an Apple 2 owner.  I've got a 
>II+ sitting downstairs -- that will still be there when my GS has been replaced
>by a Mac LC.  
>
>Just think cars, instead of computers.
>
>I guess this whole arguement sounds like we were arguing, one and all, over
>whether or not it made sense for me to sell my classic automobile for a new
>sportscar.  I love my classic, but its not as fuel efficient, fast, or NEW
>enough for my tastes.  Its served me well.  I've put quite a few miles on it,
>and now its no longer in production, so I have to switch to another model. 
>Now, I could be upset that time has left my "classic" behind.  But its run
>well, and it certainly has run better than one from another company.  In three
>years, I'll want a new car again.  But my classic is starting to get too slow
>for my needs, and the longer I wait, the longer I'll end up waiting... and
>waiting... and waiting... 
>
>I mean, don't we all *like* the Mac?  What should a person do?  Go out and buy
>a *gasp* IBM just to make a statement?  Or a NeXT?  I mean, sometimes this
>"Anti-apple" Apple 2 sentiment seems a bit ludicrous.  
>
>Now I know I'm going to get flamed for saying this, but when the TSR-80,
>Commodore 128, TI-99a, Atari 800/8 bit, etc., etc. became increasingly out of
>date, a time came for the owners to move up if they needed more power.  
>
>My original post was not meant to be taken as a "Mac is better than the GS"
>statement.  I said:  "For me, the Mac will be better than my GS."
>
>Ben Youngdahl


I really don't understand your point for even posting this to the net anyway.
What you do with your computer and your money is your business.

If you wanted other peoples opinions about making a decision, then you
should have stated this (even though you got them anyway), but I don't
beleive this was your intent because your mind was made up when you made
the post.

I think you were either trying to start a flame war or either sneakingly
get some advertisement here for your "for Sale GS" (shame on you).

Sorry to accuse you of things though.  THis is my opinion.

Platkus