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From: mascot@bnr.ca (Scott Mason)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.misc
Subject: Re: Revised Amiga line
Summary: Expand and evolve to enjoy a long and productive life.
Keywords: amiga, expand, evolve, endure, open, support
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Date: 30 Apr 91 02:37:44 GMT
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In article <1991Apr27.011028.12869@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> es1@cunixb.cc.columbia.edu (Ethan Solomita) writes:
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>In article <91116.143247DXB132@psuvm.psu.edu> DXB132@psuvm.psu.edu writes:
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>>I hate it when someone suggests making another nonexpandible Amiga. 
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>	The trend througout the industry is towards non
>expandable systems. 

IMHO, nonexpandable systems are disposable and are significant in the marketplace
for only a brief spasm in time. The Apple ][ and the MSDOS crowd seem prime
examples of systems which gained acceptance as more professional computers and
have enjoyed enduring success. These systems have been able to evolve and
incorporate current technologies. Amigas will remain game machines so long as
nonexpandable units such as the A500 predominate, despite their current 
competance. 

Not all expandable systems enjoy success. It also seems important that third
third party vendors get behind the product. Generally, when only the original
vendor provides expansion HW the cost effectiveness of expansion or upgrade
is usually less or equal to an entire new up-to-date system.

Open, expandable systems are necessary, although not sufficient, for long
term success and productivity.
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