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Subject: Re: What do I want to see in the Apple of the 90's?
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Date: 16 Dec 89 00:35:21 GMT
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From article <191@toaster.SFSU.EDU>, by eps@toaster.SFSU.EDU (Eric P. Scott):
> C'mon, Mac IIs are great... AS TERMINALS.

Hmmm. Sounds like you haven't really used the Mac.

I'm using one right now to access a NeXT using
> NCSA Telnet.  I can throw up lots of windows, display graphics,
> loads o' fun.  All it took was an added-price Ethernet card
> (since that's not standard equipment as it is on the NeXT).  It
> even runs under MultiFinder, but I can't run TN3270 at the same
> time because I don't have MacTCP--

> decent TCP/IP isn't included with the Mac like it is on the NeXT.

That's an advantage, as far as I'm concerned. Contrary to the beliefs
of most readers of UseNet, not everyone needs or wants or even knows
what EtherNet is. Why pay for it unless you need it?

> An amazing lapse on NeXT's part not to include all
> the outline fonts.  Are we supposed to buy those from Adobe?

Hmmm.

> Suppose the basic NeXT offering improves to cover the current
> deficiences that are forcing us to use Macintoshes.

Sounds like you shouldn't even be using microcomputers, then. I
don't see your beef.

> How about a NextStep windowserver for the Mac II???

If NeXT isn't yet working on this, they're idiots.
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