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From: gaynor@magnus.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Jim Gaynor)
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Subject: Re: Word from Apple on Sys. 7.0 and new purchasers
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Date: 13 Mar 91 14:09:49 GMT
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In article <1991Mar12.202637.4290@ncsa.uiuc.edu> rcook@mars.ncsa.uiuc.edu (Robert Cook) writes:
>
>Just thought I'd update everyone on my latest run-in with Apple on the
>System 7.0 issue.  To summarize, I bought my Mac on Feb. 26.
>
>Well I've got this poster that I was given by the University's Apple
>Rep, that describes each Mac system.  Under the heading System
>Software (included) it says "System Software 7.0" So, what can I say,
>Is Apple going to SCREW all new purchasers out of Sys. 7.0 or do I
>just bring this poster to my dealer and say where are my disks?

	I know the poster you're talking about.  A four-page foldout
entitled, "No matter which one you choose, a Macintosh is still a
Macintosh."  Right?  The list you're talking about is on the back,
under the heading "Details, Details, Details."

	If you look at the item that says "System Software 7.0",
you'll see a footnote marker (1).  The footnote says:

	"(1) Will support System Software Version 7.0 when it
released.  To use Version 7.0, systems will require at least 2
megabytes of RAM and a hard disk.  Systems that do not have a PMMU
will not be able to use the virtual memory features of Version 7.0"

	I don't see a single promise to provide System 7.0 and
documentation free of charge if it is not available at time of
shipping.  Between that footnote/disclaimer, and the fact that Apple
-will- ship System Software with your Mac (although not the version
you want), I don't think that the poster's wording will be much of a
tool in forcing Apple to give you 7.0 and docs without charge.

	Me, I'm pretty much resigned to paying for System 7.0 if I
want the docs for it (and I do) - and I'm ordering my Mac this Friday,
in all liklihood.

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