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From: morse@leadsv.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Multitasking
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Date: Mon, 18-Aug-86 13:27:10 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 18 13:27:10 1986
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Summary: computers interact with other things than humans

Well, I think I'll add one missed item in the multitasking debate.  Some
people want to have their computers control other machines, such as
heaters and air conditioners.  On a non multitasking machine, the computer
would have to be dedicated to the control function.

I want my computer to be able to control the heating, lighting, and security
of my home.  But I don't want to tie up my Mac full time.  The only solution
is to have background processes.  And the Mac will never really multitask
until it has an MMU.
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Terry Morse  (408)743-1487
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