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From: bochen@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Meathead)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.system
Subject: Re: ftp.apple.com STILL down?
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Date: 15 May 91 18:22:43 GMT
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In article <1991May15.150616.1235@njitgw.njit.edu> gaines@mars.njit.edu (Starman) writes:
>and there isn't a dealer in the area willing
>to copy the disks. Sigh.......
>

I think that just about says it all as far as distribution goes.  I
disagree with all the whining about Apple.  They're doing the best
they can given the circumstances.  However, there wouldn't be a
problem IF (Are any dealers out there? Listen up if there are!!)
the dealers would just agree to copy some damn disks for us rather
than giving up their measly $40 (or whatever is it) profit margin.
Everyone knows that the only reason dealers won't let you copy is
sheer greed.  This attitude towards distribution is crap, guys, and
you know it.  I've tried a couple of dealers and neither would bend,
even after I explained the distribution policy.  I am now determined
not to pay $99 at a dealer for this system.  If they were smart
(ha!) they would let everyone copy it for free that asked or maybe
sell the blank disks for you to copy it on.  Why?  I can't believe
that if you have enough Mac afficiondos coming in to a store to get
system 7.0 that a few people wouldn't buy some real hardware and
software.  I believe it would actually help their business.  But,
hey, what do I know?  

RRRRRRR!!!!!!

- Brian