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From: thomsen@spf.trw.com (Mark R. Thomsen)
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Subject: Re: 88110 rumors
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Date: 15 Jun 91 01:48:52 GMT
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My impressions from this sort of anxiety two years ago and today ...

1) This is far too early for NeXT to be committing to a CPU path
for a future generation. They have to be trying and experimenting
with several alternatives. In the past I have (under non-disclo-
sure) been told of something in the works and then a change. It
is too early based on the way NeXT can and does work.

2) I committed us to 68030 cubes running V0.9 29 months ago based
on knowing that a faster CPU (probably a 68040) would come, that
a great 24-bit color system would come, and that NeXT is committed
to a logical upgrade path that can keep users growing. I now have
confidence that NeXT will not leave us behind - software, hardware,
and use have all grown in a logical, reasonably priced, almost
painless fashion. This confidence comes from experience - they
backed up what they told me and they did what was right. If you
have not experienced this with other vendors then you will be
anxious, but I will bet that you will gain confidence with time
too. It is why I am now a fan.

3) If you have concerns on the direction, present them to the
nearest NeXT employee. You would be suprised at how much they
listen and respond to their perceptions of our desires. Or at
least I was.

Mark R. Thomsen