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From: barry@network.ucsd.edu (Barry Brown)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.system,comp.sys.mac.programmer
Subject: Re: User interface issues (was Re: Dialog Modality)
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Date: 11 Apr 91 05:25:59 GMT
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In article <1991Apr9.150819.12621@sarah.albany.edu> derek@leah.albany.edu (Cinderella Man) writes:
>From keith@Apple.COM (Keith Rollin) come these immortal words:
>>But don't forget, many people out there are earning their livings from
>>such utilities. Boomerang is now published by Now. If we were to
>>incorporate it into the system, Now would not be making as much money.
>>Would Apple be acting responsibly if it were to shut out all
>>opportunities for 3rd parties?

>	Sheesh, using this type of logic, Apple should never have included
>print spooling in their S.S. releases, as it was such a lucrative business
>for SuperLaserSpool.  Or MacroMaker, since it's taking business away from
>QuicKeys and Tempo.

I was under the impression that Apple incorporates features from third-party
utilities into the System to PROMOTE originality and creativity in the
developer's market.  For example, System 7 has the functionality of OnCue
built-in, forcing the maker of OnQue (sorry, I don't remember their name!)
to come up with something better.  If Apple didn't do this, the Mac market
would stagnate due to lack of new material.

Disclaimer: OnCue is just an example.  Insert your-favorite-utility-now-
built-into-System-7 where you see 'OnQue'.

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