Path: utzoo!mnetor!tmsoft!torsqnt!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!ncar!ames!ucsd!ucrmath!alchemy!hzink From: hzink@alchemy.UUCP (Harry K. Zink) Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2 Subject: Re: My decision for the LC Message-ID: <372@alchemy.UUCP> Date: 16 Feb 91 02:01:30 GMT References: <477@generic.UUCP> <361@alchemy.UUCP> Reply-To: hzink@alchemy.UUCP (Harry K. Zink) Organization: Alchemy Software Designs Lines: 63 This is in reply to Scott Gentry's post on this subject directed to me: I ignored an earlier post by some other discontent, but I believe it has come to it that I need to posts ome clarifications on this matter. I am in no way making statements meant to belittle the apple II or any serious users of them (especially the apple IIgs). Far be it for me to do such things. I have been weaned on the apple II from early on (Apple II+, //e, IIgs), yet I have chosen the Macintosh as my current computer of choice. This, in no way, means that I am now harboring bad sentiment for the Apple II and the community. Au contraire, I still like the Apple IIgs and in fact very much admire the amazing things people are able to produce on it (and that is intended as a direct compliment to you, Scott - Ireally think you have single-handedly redefined the state of graphics and picture acquisition on the apple IIgs!) In fact, I still take an active interest in developments for the Apple IIgs thorugh my work with another developer (which you might be quite familiar with, Scott.) The origin of a rather patronizing natuyre of my recent posts can not be found in the apple II community itself, but rather in the very few fanatics among them that regard the Macintosh as a direct threat to them and their machine (which it might be, apple does a good job at stupid marketing as always) and as a direct consequence tries to spell doom to all those of us who are happy with our Macintosh computers. It is this very immature attitude that has lately made me angry, and it is this attitude that I have recently attacked. Not apple II user, not the community, and by no means thiose who are serious about the machine. I have the utmost respect and sympathy for you guys out there, and I hope you continue to prove apple and others wrong in what can (or cannot) be done on the apple II. On the other hand, I really wish some others would grow up and let those of us who are happy with our machines enjoy our work. Get a grip on reality and face it that we are happy with our machines and thart we may not care when Apple decides to abandon the Mac. Also understand that you may be happy with your choice, but also understand that this does not mean others have to be happy with *YOUR* choice for them! Just because one individual decided to post his view why he decided for the Mac LC and asked for input is no reason to jump on your little soapbox and tell him how he *HAS* to use the apple IIgs (when he just explained why he can't). Sure, I could leave and take this to the mac sub, but I do believe this kind of statements belongs on here and should be read. I further believe in a synergy betwen the apple II line and the Macintosh, as great things can come from it (just take a look at the recenmt influx of programs like Twilight and Transprog - great utilities that got their origin on the Mac). A lot can be benefited for both sides by working TOGETHER, instead of regarding the other as a threat (admittedly the threat part only works one way). So, I invite a new discussion on this subject and I hope that my post, albeit long, has helped explain *WHERE* my current state of discontent lies and why. I also hope (though I really don't think it will) that it might make those people I referred to (maybe) think a bit about their position. That's it (aren't you grateful!) Harry K. Zink uucp : ucrmath!alchemy!hzink | Financial Independence *CAN* be Yours! INET : hzink@alchemy.uucp | 24hr Taped Information Hotline (714) 276-2020 -----------------------------+------------------------------------------------ Wesley: "Captain, this doesn't look like the holodeck to me." Worf: "Ready to cycle airlock, Captain." Picard: "Make it so."