14.002 16. The Computer Wars Chronicles: ISSUE 82/ II to Two
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This article is from the Apple II Csa2 FAQ, by Jeff Hurlburt with numerous contributions by others.
14.002 16. The Computer Wars Chronicles: ISSUE 82/ II to Two
By now it should be clear that, for the active computer user,
access to a PC/AT machine is a 'given'. Along with your radio,
TV, and telephone, it has become 'standard
equipment'. Interestingly, it has not attracted much experimenter
interest nor anything like a fanatic user group
following. Today's generic PC/AT IS a good, solid machine and, by
far, the best price/performance personal computing value--
besides which, it continues to absorb an overwhelming portion of
major software vendor attention. It has not, however, replaced
the Apple II.
Why? Many reasons; but, to keep it short: you can't and/or won't
do "Apple II" stuff on your PC. This especially applies to
experimentation and one's willingness to try out enhancement
products from a growing list of new 'garage shop'
suppliers. Ironically, when a II user moves from II-only to
"two"-- i.e. adds a PC-- there is more enthusiasm for
enhancements and, after a brief dip, time spent using the older
machine actually increases! For whatever reason, the "endless
Apple II" does seem to be on the rebound. Two computers really
are better than one.
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