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From: Michael_Alan_Casteel@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: Registered Developer?
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Date: 10 Feb 88 06:29:58 GMT
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There is a new development in Apple Certified Developer-land.  My company
has been a Mac Certified Developer since 1984, and I have now got three
programs in Shareware circulation, Klondike, Canfield and Golf.  Just
a few months ago, Apple introduced a "re-certification" process, and my
company was awarded a new, second-class form of citizenship.  We are now
"mail-only" Certified.  Apparently, I will still enjoy the benefit of
Tech Notes to keep my software up to date, but WILL NOT be able to
purchase any hardware from Apple.  To me, this means that I WILL NOT
be buying a Mac II, and so will only test new versions to the extent that
I can get down to my local dealer to try it out on theirs.

Apple has enough money, they won't notice that this developer will not be
sending more hardware money their way, except at much longer intervals.
Yes, it is a dumb idea on their part to minimize their own income, but then
there's the Mac SE fan... (dumb ideas are like rattlesnakes, they come in
pairs?)

Mike Casteel
CIS 76174,2461
GEnie M.CASTEEL
Internet mac@cup.portal.com
No clever sayings...so sue me.