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[ continuation ] that Commodore would not bankroll big guys to write for the new platform as Steve Jobs has done with NeXT developers. I have little doubt that the Amiga will continue to be a principle source of revenue for Commodore over the next several years. I value my A3000 very much as a professional work station. I delight in the fact that I can run three operating systems on my Amiga (AmigaDOS, MAC System 6.05, and MS-DOS 3.30 ala SOFT-PC under AMAX-II). I look forward to adding UNIX as well. I understand that I might be atypical in requiring the utility of all these operating systems, but I really do use them all regularly. If the Amiga user base is to continue to grow, the technology must continue to evolve and empower its users. Commodore should open a new tier of Amiga-based computing and offer hardware upgrade paths for existing users. Market share is critical. Distribution channels are also critical. Commodore has both if they incorporate the new technology into an Amiga; they have no guarantees if it does otherwise. It tooks us six years to get viable networking solutions. How long will it take for us to get adequate laser printer/ bubble jet printer drivers, OCR software, etc? Commodore has long been admired in the industry for its excellence in engineering. I have much respect for the commitment my friends within the company show toward the Amiga. Please let your voice be heard in this forum. H. W. GRIGDESBY Krannert Graduate School of Management Purdue University at West Lafayette, Indiana – via Whap!