CompuServe Messages

Also consider the effect of Amiga multitasking on downloading. On my C128 for instance, I'm probably going to be sitting impatiently waiting for a download to finish; at best I use the time to go for another beer or wash my cat or something. And when they get to the 1 hour + point, I'm probably impatient no matter what the protocol. But with the Amiga, I can expect to push the DL into the background and actually be able to do more computer stuff, like maybe compiling the previous DL, writing a book or some new code, etc. All of a sudden I've become much more patient, because I've got a diversion. I'll certainly snatch up a faster protocol when available, but to me it won't matter so much any more. And that's not so good — satisfaction kills progress. -Dave Haynie