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From: kurt@tc.fluke.COM (Kurt Guntheroth)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: MY Wishlist for A3000
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Date: Wed, 11-Nov-87 12:02:53 EST
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Keywords: Commodore A3000 Do it RIGHT!

(1) Protected virtual memory.  I will not buy ANY computer without this
    feature from now on.  This is the critical feature that keeps a
    multitasking machine from crashing when a program goes crazy.  With VM,
    I can reliably keep the system up for days.
(2) SCSI port.  Hard disks and backer-uppers are important.
(3) 2 Megs.  At least.  Standard.  8 would be more like it.
(4) Continuing software (OS & tools) enhancements.
(5) Lowest possible price.

I don't need a 68030, or even a 68020.  I need a 68010 so I can have
the VM I require.  A 68020 WOULD be nice though.  I don't waht a
"workstation".  I want a "home workstation".  Amiga cannot compete
against SUN, IBM, DEC, Apollo, and Apple for the engineering workstation
market.  They are too late.  They should stay with the advanced home,
video production, and arcade game market.  That is where their competitive
advantages lie.

Other features I don't need.

(1) 1024x1024 graphics.  I can't justify $1K for a fancy color tube I can't
    use for anything else.  I could go for a faster blitter and copper,
    which you need for this type of resolution, but I don't waht to trade
    away any existing feature.
(2) 3 Million colors.  I would like more colors, but not if I have to
    sacrifice any other video spec.  Or software compatibility.
(3) Hardware IBM emulation.  I think the Amiga is living proof that this is
    not needed any longer to get good software.  If the 3000 had a 68020 or
    better, a software emulator would be fast enough for WP and simple
    number crunching.