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From: Friesen@PCO-MULTICS.HBI.HONEYWELL.COM
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Subject: Re: Disappointing support from Atari
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Date: 28 Mar 89 22:18:00 GMT
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___THIS IS NOT A FLAME___READ ON___

Karl Rowley writes:  >...The 520 and 1040 aren't much good as boat
anchors, but they make >a fair doorstop.  If you park on a hill you can
use the keyboard end >to chock your wheels.  Two of them make a set of
miniature jack >stands you can use to raise the from of your car.  With
ten or >mosre you can glue them to your driveway to construct a very
>effective speed bump.

We all love our STs, and we realize that you love yours to, but that is
still no reason to lie about its durability.  Sure, the ST has the best
user interface available.  Sure its faster than the Mac.  Sure its got a
much nicer keyboard and mouse than the Mac.  Sure its the best computer
on the market.  And we all know it's the lowest priced computer, but
that is no reason to lie about its durability.  The ST is fairly
durable, but I doubt if it would last to long as a speed bump or wheel
chock.

Please people, do not make exaggerated claims about the best computer in
the world!  This computer is good for what it has, not for what you lie
about!  Let people lie about how good the Macs or amigas are!

So for all you new users out there, Don't try these stunts at home.


Aric Friesen

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