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From: nerm@Apple.COM (Dean Yu)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.system
Subject: Re: Any way to get Sys. 7.0
Keywords: System 7.0
Message-ID: <51144@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 3 Apr 91 21:59:17 GMT
References: <1991Apr3.180921.16882@gn.ecn.purdue.edu>
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA
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In article <1991Apr3.180921.16882@gn.ecn.purdue.edu> jess@gn.ecn.purdue.edu (Jess M Holle) writes:
>Is there ANY way for the average mortal to get a hold of System 7.0 
>before May? Unlike many of the people on the net (and like quite a 
>few others), I am not an Apple Partner or the like. I am an APDA 
>member, but that counts for nothing for getting the LATEST software 
>from Apple, ie. System 7.0 or the MPW 3.2 beta.
>
>I am trying to understand this lack of availability, but am having a 
>little trouble. What would be wrong with putting the System 7.0 beta 
>on apple.com, so that those of us with net access could have access 
>to it as well? Certainly besides Apple Partners or whatever, Internet 
>readers have to be one of the more qualified groups of quasi-beta 
>testers.
>
>Would someone please explain why us mortals cannot get our hands on 
>System 7.0?
>

  Arguments about bugs and incompatibilities aside, keep in mind that Apple
has NEVER released beta system software to the general public before.  System
7 represents a major upgrade which is why developers have been seeded to
ensure maximum compatibility.  End users have to wait, just as they always
have before.  Have patience; it's just going to be a little while longer.

  -- Dean Yu
     Blue Meanie, Negative Ethnic Role Model, etc.
     Apple Computer, Inc.
     My opinions and so on and so forth...