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To: WebDrone who wrote (23270)	2/26/1999 1:38:00 AM
From: nommedeguerre	Respond to of 213173

WebDrone, >>Almost getting ready to think about buying a thinkpad-just for checking cross-platform junk, Access development at home ( the database part of Office you don't get on the mac). It would probably make me miserable. I have been running Access97 on VirtualPC and it seems OK. Also been doing PalmPC development through VirtualPC using Windows-based tools. Seems to be working fine (in fact Windows95 seems more stable in an emulated environment than it ever did on real PC hardware). Windows is misery with an attitude; a crack-smoking reboot monkey that leaps on your back with each seductively empty upgrade. Just say NO. Cheers, Norm

To: WebDrone who wrote (23270)	2/26/1999 9:25:00 AM
From: Murrey Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213173

Apple is making a calculated risk (as it applies to power users) in the conversion to USB and Firewire. Apple knows that eventually the power user will become Wintel based. The calculated risk: Third party developers will come on board rapidly with peripherals that are COST EFFECTIVE to replace all of the devices that are internally as well as externally mounted in previous SCSI boxes. IMHO that time frame, in light of the fact that software used by power users is readily available on the Wintel side, is insurmountable. The result: While Apple is transitioning to an appliance mode, they will continue to manufacture high end boxes in a diminishing sequence. JMHO

To: WebDrone who wrote (23270)	2/26/1999 11:54:00 AM
From: Adam Nash	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213173

OK. I understand now. However, I think you are expecting too much. First of all, built-in modems are the way to go. You wouldn't need a USB modem for your PowerBook, because it would have one internally. The new laptops will lose their serial ports, but who cares, the will have internal modems. Even if you did get a new modem for a PowerBook, it would be a PC card modem. As for the new G3s, why wouldn't you get one with an internal modem? Also, I note that you have this aversion for "paying for ports". Sorry, that is basically what the PC world is about. You pay for your modem port, you pay for your monitor port, you pay for a SCSI port. Anytime there is a transition to new technology, ironically it is the power users that lag. Why? Because they are the ones who have the most invested in the current technology. I stuck with my Q800 through the Powermac launch. I waited for the market to mature the product a bit, got an 8500/120. I skipped the 5300 (thank God), and waited for the 3400/180. Used a 520c until then. Now I have a G3/300 PowerBook. I think this is the best machine right now. You get all the ports you want, all the compatability, very good speed, and the ability to add the new ports if you want! Maybe it will help you psyhologically if you do not think of a modem as a general peripheral, more like a video card. You get a new one with a new machine anyway. Anyway, everyone is entitled their opinion. You shouldn't buy something if you don't need it. However, I think you are kidding yourself if you think PC's don't have this problem, especially laptops. - Adam

To: WebDrone who wrote (23270)	2/26/1999 8:08:00 PM
From: JP Sullivan	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 213173

Access development at home ( the database part of Office you don't get on the mac) Access isn't the only thing that Microsoft left out of Office 98 for Macintosh! Did you know that Office 98 for Macintosh does not come with the full version of Outlook? Instead Microsoft has seen fit to include a watered-down version called Outlook Express, which is essentially an e-mail client that it gives away for free anyway. Unfortunately, Outlook Express won't do me any good because there is no calendar or appointment feature. (Why am I surprised that Microsoft treats the Mac like a stepchild?) Does anyone know if Outlook 98 for Macintosh exists? I could find only one reference to Outlook and the Mac platform at Microsoft's Web site, and that eventually lead me back to--guess what!--Outlook for Windows :( The reason I prefer to use Outlook over another program is that I am already using Outlook on my PC. Unless there is Outlook for Mac, I'm going to have to have to learn another program on my iMac and possibly re-enter all my contact/calendar stuff! <Yuks!> Winston Ee