18 Sep
2003
18 Sep
'03
12:52 p.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cameron Kaiser" <spectre(a)floodgap.com>
While being compatible with the older generation might be desirable you also
have to keep the old baggage that went along with the earlier design even if
its out of date (x86 architecture we have now isnt optimal because of
compatibility).
I like my IIgs but dont have no desire for the older apple II.
Besides I think the Amiga was miles ahead of the C64 and the ST was a decent
jump ahead of the 800xl.
TZ
> My IIgs computers are safe. There was a
tremendous response on these
when
I said I would
be throwing any away that weren't claimed. I had no idea
they were such a popular computer.
Myself, I like them a lot. Other than the Super NES and the CMD SuperCPU
for the C64, they're the only widespread implementation of the 65816.
Plus, it's a darn fine computer with good compatibility with its older
brethren but nice graphics and sound as well, something you don't see on
the Atari ST or the Amiga.
Just wish the clock speed were better. Freaking Apple.