Re: Computer Platforms (posted for P. Roopnarine)

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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 08:47:07 -0600
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From: c583scb@semovm.semo.edu (Dr. Peter Roopnarine)
Subject: Re: Computer Platforms (posted for G. Brenner)

>Date:         Tue, 14 Nov 95 10:32:17 EDT
>From: BRENNERG%SNYNEWVM@EARN-RELAY.AC.UK
>Subject:      Re: Computer Platforms (posted for P. Roopnarine)
>To: paleonet-owner@nhm.ac.uk
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>I have a power pc by Mac in My office. They are not only superior graphic machi
>nes but superior to all the intel based machines that all the other faculty are
> stuggling to understand. Mac just surpassed all other companies for sales last
> quater. So by all mean develop your 3d sectioning on th e Mac OS.
>    IBM OS/2 is great but is dead!!!! Even IBM thinks so.
>                                                         Gil
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>I have a strong distaste for getting involved in debates concerning comp.
operating systems, so I'll make this brief. Of all 32-bit pc OS's currently
in use worldwide (OS/2, Win'95, Win NT, Mac, Linux, etc.), OS/2 currently
has the widest base. I have used and programmed Macs and Intel based
machines, along with SUN and UNIX for several years now, and have seen the
changes that the systems have undergone. If you've ever used LINUX or OS/2
Warp, you'll quickly agree that the Macs and Windows based machines leave a
lot to be desired. I am a fan of the Power PC chip (which by the way is not
restricted to the Macintosh!), but it has yet to outperform high-end, and
MUCH cheaper, Intel Pentiums in anything but the most complex graphic
renderings. Considering the low cost of Intel machines, and OS/2 Warp, I
really recommend that folks check it out. And IBM does not think that OS/2
is dead. Their recent decision to pre-load ALL IBM Pc machines with the
system, unless otherwise requested, is good evidence of this!
Peter Roopnarine
p.s. Good for Apple and their last quarter sales. They need it!
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