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From: ech@cbnewsk.att.com (ned.horvath)
Subject: Re: When will mac to do multitasking?
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Date: Fri, 3 May 1991 14:46:28 GMT
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From article <1991May3.035637.4446@vax5.cit.cornell.edu>, by aqhx@vax5.cit.cornell.edu:
> When will Mac be able to multitask?

Don't. Do. This.

The "true multitasking" flamewar seems to reignite itself every couple of
months in one or another Mac group, and the heat to light ratio rapidly
becomes astronomical.

If the current Multifinder scheme suits your needs, the answer is 1987.  If
A/UX 2.0 suits your needs, the answer is 1990.  If MF is almost there, but
lacks some needed infrastructure, the answer may be May 13, 1991: wait ten
days and see.

If none of those suits your needs, the answer is not yet.  A more specific
question might yield a more specific answer.
-- 

=Ned Horvath=
ehorvath@attmail.com