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From: haitex@pnet01.cts.com (Wade Bickel)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st,comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Multi-tasking? A nightmare...
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Date: 27 Dec 87 14:56:19 GMT
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        I still have not heard one counter argument against the value
      that multi-tasking has as a tool for the programmer to use to
      write better programs.  Perhaps the user does not see this as
      multi-tasking, but benfits from it none the less.  After all,
      this is a powerful tool and we programmers can use it to make
      what would otherwise be a difficult task an easy one.  This 
      this translates to less expensive or more feature full programs.

        I have never said that multi-tasking was "essential".  However,
      it is a VERY powerfull and usefull tool for both the software
      developer and the user alike.  And you need not use it if it is 
      too much for you.

        As far as this OS/9 buisness goes, if it were being distributed
      free then it might mean something, but from what's been said it 
      will be held by only a small fraction of the ST users due to its
      price.  Thus programmers will not be able to consider the bulk of
      the ST market when depending on OS/9, and will not be likely to
      do so.  So much easier when its included with the basic system!


                                                Thanks, Happy New Year,


                                                                Wade.


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