This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Jonathan, I have to admit to some trepidation regarding the possible purchasde of an Amiga. It doesn't sound like Commodore is doing such a great job. I wouldn't want to buy into a future-orphan, even one with all the third party support in the world. –Vic
Hey John, I used to live in Tacoma, not to far from you. –Vic
Steve, There's an old 300 or 500 in the microlab that doesn't appear to work and another in *storage* in the Graphics Lab. Believe you me, I've been looking. –Vic
Jonathan, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Things are a little tight right now, but I was thiknking of putting my IBM 2/55 on the block. Especially if the Amiga 3000 will run my MS DOS software. It will, won't it ? –Vic (Wapless!)
Steve, Can you give me the dealer's number and how does that price compare to what you can get mail order (can you get Amiga stuff mail order ?) ? –Vic
Michael, Really ? I'm driving up there tonight to visit a buddy from Queens. He's on Shaker Blvd., near Shaker Square. –Vic
Michael, That shouldn't be a problem. I have to go through Kentucky twice a month when I visit the wife in Tenneesee. She's working for the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge. –Vic
Ron, In my opinion, the biggest recommendation anyone could give the Amiga is the loyalty of its users. Personally, I prefer people with strong opinions and that seems to characterize many of the members of this forum. There must be something special about a machine that inspires such devotion. –Vic
Ethan, I just called NewTech and they're sending ot out today. As long as we're all "Educating Vic," how about shipping me out your Amiga for a month…or not. Anyway, thanks ! –Vic
Ron, What the heck is a MindSet. I've *never* heard of it ? –Vic (learning something new every day)
Jim, How much does an A3000 with all the trimmings go for and would you sell the floor model for a discount ? –Vic
Steve, I think most computer users are like me, I can't walk by a software or hardware shop without stepping inside for a peek. After enough peeks I begin to form my own opinions on what machines are where on the PC-Pyramid, what my dream machine is and what's just…
Ethan, No, I was just looking for a way to work the NeXT and Amiga into the story because so little is written about them. I was thinking more of a sidebar with information on aquiring software and hardware tips online because they're so hard to find in most dealerships–in…
Blaq, How does Imagine compare to Atudesk's 3D-Studio. I had a look at that and as very impressed. –Vic
Michael, I'm in Columbus, Ohio–via a lifetime in the Bronx (g). Why, did you notice my accent ? –Vic
Michael, I appreciate your comments and found them very enlightening. As for the sidebar, given the reaction here I think it would be best served in a seperate story. I certainly empathize with the frustrations of many members here. Is it true what I've heard about Amiga software prices being…
Jonathan, It's a frustrating thing to know that the Amiga has pioneered so many areas, such as Multi-tasking and Multimedia, that are only now becoming hot topics industry-wide. Unforunately, most of the attention seems to be directed at the IBM and Mac products and not Amiga. Part of the problem…
Keith, I was just posting to the last message in the thread. –Vic
Don, It's not like I snap my fingers around here and the editors jump up and down, y'know. Of course, if climbing the corporate ladder was my sole motivation I wouldn't be typing this message now. I would've just deleted my earlier plex and disappeared . One thing to keep…
Calm down Folks, Put down those pitchfolks, ease off on those trigger-fingers. Judging from the reaction around here, you guys are really mad at somebody for something, but I don't think it should be me … Just for the record, I never implied that the Amiga OR the Atari was…
Bill, Can you please tell me about Heathkits via E-Mail. I don't know too much about them. Thankyou much ! –Vic
#CompuServe Magazine
Message #13414
Hi ! I'm writing an article for CompuServe Magazine on orphaned computers. I'll be examining systems such as the old Amstrad, Apricot and Victor, systems that have been abandoned by their manufacturers but not their owners. I'd be exploring how members keep these machines viable, by using the forums to…
#CompuServe Magazine
Message #32046
Hi ! I'm writing an article for CompuServe Magazine on orphaned computers. I'll be examining systems such as the old Amstrad, Apricot and Victor, systems that have been abandoned by their manufacturers but not their owners. I'd be exploring how members keep these machines viable, by using the forums to…
#CompuServe Magazine
Message #31894
Hi ! I'm writing an article for CompuServe Magazine on orphaned computers. I'll be examining systems such as the old Amstrad, Apricot and Victor, systems that have been abandoned by their manufacturers but not their owners. I'd be exploring how members keep these machines viable, by using the forums to…
First Amiga
Message #6051
HI ! We may be getting new computers at my magazine in the coming weeks. We use strictly Macintosh, although many of us are also well versed in MS-DOS. However, none of us are familiar with the Amiga. In earlier messaging here I learned that the Amiga can be made…
Well…my mac takes care of my desktop publishing needs and the IBM takes care of labels, spreadsheets and games. But I'd like to try some animation and see what can be done with video, not necessarily for money, but just out of curisity. Plus, the amiga games look awesome. I'm…
Ray, I'm in Columbus now. I just moved from the Bronx though and will be back in the city for my sster' wedding March1-3. FRiday night or Saturday is a possibility or Sunday morning. Sunday morning is best. But I don't know about coming out to Brooklyn from the Bronx,…
It sounds good to me Bill. But what your talking about must be a $6,000 setup. Unless one falls of a truck and into my livingroom there's no way I can swing that right now.
#Amiga vs IBM & Mac
Message #5748
HI ! I'm a Macinosh AND IBM user who just strolled in. The stuff has me drooling. Can someone give me an idea of the particular strengths of Amiga over IBM and MAC ? Plus, I'd like to get an Amiga setup. What can I get that's a good starter…