#Upgrade Amiga 1000?
11-Jan-94 09:39:24
Sb: #127623-#Upgrade Amiga 1000?
Fm: Bill Reeves 74226,3554
To: Hap Eliason/VT 72110,2614
Hap,
One critical question that I haven't seen addressed in any responses is one of
software. Not knowing which software package your dad has used to setup his
system, you must check to see if it will run on OS 1.3 or 2.1. There is VERY
little currently available in that type of productivity software for the Amiga.
It has pretty much evolved into a video/graphics machine with software to
match. There are a couple of good wordprocessing packages available and a
database or two. I'm not sure about spreadsheets.
Anyhow, before looking seriously at anything new I would suggest that you find
out if:
1. his software will run on the newer machines. Take the floppies to
a dealer and try them on an A1200.
2. see how he feels about reprogramming his package onto a different
software setup (if one is available).
Good luck.
Bill