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From: cthulhu@athena.MIT.EDU
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Subject: << Piracy flame wars >>
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Date: Thu, 17-Apr-86 16:48:27 EST
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From: cthulhu@athena.MIT.EDU

Ah yes, the 'if you can't afford the software, get out of the market'
argument.  After spending almost $2000 on a computer, it's not so easy
to just get out of the market... Anyway, I do believe that Amigaware
prices will come down, but it certainly doesn't help to tell the software
companies 'sure, go ahead and overcharge, we don't mind!'  I have an Amiga,
I have to believe prices will come down, because if they don't, I've just 
wasted a vast quantity of money.  As for my 'rationalization,' I don't
have anything to rationalize;  my software library consists of originals and
Pub. Domain... I am simply stating one vital fact: the Amiga can not, and
will not succeed if software prices continue to follow the current trend in
pricing while ST companies are making bold strides in lowering prices.
Software companies may win by ripping the customers off in the short
term, but in the end, everybody loses.
					- Jim