CompuServe Messages

I agree with you. People down on CD32 should think it through. Commodore could make more money PER UNIT selling A1200s or even better A4000s, but they're trying to move volume, which is good for the platform. More users equals more software buyers, and CD32 equals CD-ROM versions of Amiga software, which rebounds to the benefit of the existing software base and probably protects developers against rampant piracy. It's a win-win. Now, if I were in Wayne's shoes, I definitely would be unhappy. Reality, though, is that Commodore has got to make some money fast to please its creditors. It's downsized the company because it had to, and no doubt there were some lousy choices made. But I wouldn't presume C= has had much latitude at this point; their creditors are probably holding sway. And if we think about THAT, this all may be a good thing in the long run, since Irv and Ali and all the other top dogs are now taking orders, not just giving them. We shall see. — Ron Legro from Milwaukee via AUTOPILOT