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From: crs@cpsc6a.att.com (Chris (It's Slime Time!) Seaman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Things look good!
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Date: 2 Jan 90 22:22:39 GMT
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kudla@pawl.rpi.edu (Robert J. Kudla) writes:
< Unfortunately, while here in Albany there are a few good Amiga
< dealers, when I went to visit my parents in Springfield Mass, I found
< the situation there isn't so hot. There was one store which carried
< the Amiga within comfortable distance (the others were 30 or 40 miles
< away); and when I went into Software Etc. after hearing that they'd
< started to carry the Amiga in other places, I got a blank stare. I
< guess they must be franchise-owned....
< 
< What really bugged me was that they carried the Sinclair Z-88. Ah
< well, maybe they'll come around.
< -- 
< Robert Jude Kudla  <kudla@pawl.rpi.edu>

It does appear to be sporadic, but the knowledge seems to be spreading.
I was out shopping for a couple of programs before Christmas, and found
a slightly improved supply/shelf space at Electronic Boutique (although
mostly games), and a much improved image at Software Etc.  I was able
to get help (and intelligent help, at that) from two separate people,
offering correct information on various products.  There was also a
large crowd watching one of the guys playing Dungeon Master on the
store's A500.  Their prices weren't all that bad, either.

Let's hope it keeps getting better.  I've even got people at work
asking about Amy's capabilities.  The most frequent question is
"When will they have UNIX for the Amiga?"  I just keep saying,
Real soon now.

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