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From: ericmcg@pnet91.cts.com (Eric Mcgillicuddy)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: My decision for the LC
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Date: 1 Mar 91 14:30:03 GMT
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>better than your computer' arguments.  It is simply a matter of people
>prefering to move on to newer, better and most of all, better supported

Statements such as this are supposed to end the argument?  I agree that the LC
is newer and that it is better supported. I do not agree that is is a better
machine (than an Apple IIGS). It has some features that make it better for
some people and some features that render it useless to others (myself
included). 

Philosophically, the LC is identical to the GS. Both are user friendly. Both
use a GUI. Both run Apple II software. Both run desktop applications, DAs,
what-have-you. Both contain a two standard external buses, SCSI and ADB. Both
are colour systems (fundamentally, mono is an option on either). Resolutions
differ and raw horsepower differs, however these are trivial details when
comes right down to how one does their work. Essentially, I have found no
difference between working on a Mac and working on a GS. I do find the GS a
bit more enjoyable, but in intangible ways. I also find that the well
supported bus provides a wealth of peripherals to chose from which are not yet
available to the LC. 

>exchange for something new.  Face it, technoogy moves on, and you have the
>choice to either stay behind in the caves, or move up to the condos.  I
prefer
>running water and central heating... :-)

I agree technology does move on. What's your point?  The LC has precious
little technology in it. Apple is a software company, it uses minimal hardware
to get the software operating. This is true of the first Apple II and the
latest IIsi (less true of the fx, but most is not supported). Much of the
technology that is in use on the LC was prototyped on the GS years ago, ADB,
sound input, automated assembly, I/O coprocessors (for ADB and sound). 

TO expand the housing metaphor, I consider my GS a semi-detached house with a
rather large backyard which I may do with as I please. Personally, you can
have your condo with its monthly maintenance fees and noisy neighbours and
lifestyle restrictions. Enjoy your life and let me enjoy mine.

>Harry
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