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From: bc@Apple.COM (bill coderre)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.system
Subject: Re: How to write to Apple
Message-ID: <54119@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 18 Jun 91 16:58:33 GMT
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gaynor@agvax2.ag.ohio-state.edu writes:
|>Seriously, how can more memory capability be a significant hassle??
|
|More memory won't be a hassle.  But 32-bit Cleanliness, when many
|major programs still aren't 32-bit Clean, can cause headaches.  Think
|of the guy who manages a network of Macs in an office...
|
|And, -right now-, the advantages of 32-Bit Cleanliness are a bit
|nebulous.  Really, how many people in your office/environment use more
|than 8 MB?  Would you want to try to convince the purchasing
|department to shell out a few thousand dollars to upgrade the ROMS of
|20-30 Macs on the strength of "Well, it'll let everyone use more
|memory"?  The advantages of 32-Bit Cleanliness are long-term.  The
|people who control purchases and budgets very frequently see only the
|short-term - or, even when they see the long-term, they are forced to
|respond only to short-term needs.

I just wanted to thank Jim Gaynor for a well-reasoned article
explaining some of the problems caused by an upgrade process. There
are people who will be hit hard by an upgrade -- especially mac
site managers -- by the expense, complexity, and compatibility
problems. 

I know that many still feel that an upgrade should be made available,
and they should write to Apple (see my other message for the address)
to voice their concerns.

I believe that the jury's still out, so vote now.

bill coderre