Commodore..Slightly OT!!

K kochkodn at vicon.net
Mon Nov 25 08:05:59 PST 2002


I am the proud owner of 3 GREAT  C=64's, and a C=128...all full..y functional and fun to
use!!!  Especially Bank Street Writer..Dates me a bit...
Regards,
Mike K

Carl Flatow wrote:

> > On Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at 11:38  PM, Gerhard wrote:
> >
> >> I have never known for windows to prevent you from installing any
> >> hardware you want to.  Gates and company just stop supporting operating
> >> systems and software earlier than many like but so does Apple.  Another
> >> thing XP service pack 1 was free not a full charge upgrade as some
> >> other
> >> firms would try.
> >>
>
> Apple creates software that it gives away free with certain purchases,
> in order to encourage those purchases. I don't think it's fair to be
> upset with Apple for not letting you steal that software when you don't
> make that purchase.
>
> I give, as an example, Commodore Corp. (WHO?)
> They sold a terrific computer (the Amiga) which was WAY ahead of its
> time, but went out of business because it was so easy to upgrade the old
> ones that many people didn't buy new ones.
>
> I would prefer that Apple find ways to stay profitable and stay in
> business.
>
> Carl
>



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