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From: pfluegerm@gtephx.UUCP (Mike Pflueger)
Newsgroups: rec.aviation,comp.sys.mac.games
Subject: New MS Flight Sim for Mac may be in the works
Message-ID: <329@alpine.gtephx.UUCP>
Date: 11 Apr 91 15:02:44 GMT
Organization: AG Communication Systems - Phoenix, AZ
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It sounds to me like a new version of Flight Simulator for the Mac is
in the works.

I had written Microsoft a while back asking about upgrades to Flight Sim,
especially something which would work on the new macs (I recently upgraded
from a Plus to a IIsi).

I got a written response back last week, one which I take as being *very*
positive:

   "...we are committed to enhancing the performance of our software and
   staying abreast of the latest hardware technology...It is our goal to
   make any new release as realistic and fun to fly as our Flight Simulator
   for the IBM PC...When a new version of Flight Simulator for the Macintosh
   is released, we will make a public announcement..."

Calls to the new product number (800-426-9400) are also much more positive.
Previous responses were along the lines of "We have no information about
any future upgrades." but have recently changed to somthing like "We
appreciate your interest. A new release has not yet been officially announced.
Would you like to register a suggestion that the product be upgraded?"
Just a suggestion - anyone interested in a new version should call the
800 number and register a vote.


mike


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