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From: akc@mace.cc.purdue.edu (Bruce Cox)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: You read it HERE first...
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Date: 26 Apr 89 21:40:54 GMT
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Subject: Re: You read it HERE first...
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Reply-To: akc@mace.cc.purdue.edu (Bruce Cox)
Organization: Purdue University

>> Very soon, Apple will be releasing a new Macintosh. It will be the last in the
>> line before it is discontinued.
>> 
>> 
>> You can quote me on this.
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Steve Brown
>
>That's interesting.  Kind of vague, but interesting.  Just out of curiosity,
>which line are you talking about?  Right now there are only two: the compact
>models (SE, Plus, and SE/30) and the expandable models (II, IIcx, IIx).  I
>really must express my doubts.  First, there is no way that the expandable line
>could be discontinued without bankrupting the company.  Secondly, Apple (and
>John Sculley) still was a machine for the masses, i.e. one that won't bankrupt
>the buyer.  The compact line is the only possibility here, unless the price of
>the IIcx is cut in half...
>
>-Michael

Mike, I think your floating out in left field somewhere.  Re-read the original
posting and try to think *humor*. (ie.  you know...the rumors about the fate
of the apple II's.)


Steve,  I haven't had such a good laugh in along time.  Of course, we all know
the Macintosh is a dieing, obsolete machine and should be canned even
though it is bringing millions in of dollars for apple. :-)

Bruce

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