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From: awillis@pro-angmar.UUCP (Albert Willis)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: GS
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Date: 13 May 88 06:46:36 GMT
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A good and cheap VT-100 emulator would be DComm. It's shareware, though it's
unclear whether or not it's still being supported by its author.

I do use other machines besides my GS because I have to, not because I want
to. When running software in emulation mode, it runs very quickly; much better
that a stock PC clone, besides being much more user friendly. ProDOS shells
like ECP and Davex make MS-DOS look very kludgely by comparison.

I've heard some rumors from a reliable source that there will be a faster GS,
with more memory, and higher vertical resolution. Actually, there will be
several new graphics modes, including a 640 x 400 mode. This GS Plus should be
available in September. They'll be some sneak previews for the proper people
in Boston during AppleFest.

Actually, the IIgs has a great deal of potential to become one of the all time
greatest personal computers ever. Being able to run any user interface someone
would want, with access to LAN's, CD-ROM, laser printers...plus it will run
AppleWorks and any other 8-bit software.