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>> Thanks for the clarification. I don't recall the XT architecture. Was that just an 8088? Why wouldn't these programs run? Lack of RAM? What were your conclusions on this? "but many new programs need a lot of memory or Windows in 386-enhanced mode to run" Absolutely. So how is the Amiga so superior in this regard? Are you trying to imply that all Amiga programs will run even if you have limited RAM? Jerry<< Jerry, Jerry, JERRY! That's not what anyone in this thread is saying. They are saying that during the period of 1987 – 1990 the Amiga computer was the best, easiest to upgrade, most efficient (required the least resources or RAM to accomplish the same goals) computer platform available DURING THAT TIME PERIOD! They are also saying that the PC's and Mac's of that time period could not be upgraded (easily or cost effectively) to anything close to todays standards of performance. The Amiga partly because of it's original design and partly because of third party developers has enjoyed a long and productive life span because of the availablilty of such upgrades in spite of the lack of commercial programming. I definately believe that the Amiga was the most advanced personal computer available for that short period of time. Unfortunately the Amiga has stood still for the last two and more practically the last five years and has a lot of work ahead to regain that position (I personally think it will be a miracle if it ever happens, but still have hopes and will probably buy at least one more Amiga if and when the 060 tower is reasonably priced). There's my two cents plus interest so you can now pick apart what I've said with negative remarks. David (75714,2776) Waiting just "two more weeks" <G> for my 060/A4000T