I would disagree with Apple forcing people to upgrade based on the fact that Apple has a better legacy support history and better backwards compatibility than anyone else [namely PC makers and MS].
Right now I is easy to argue to the contrary because our minds are ever in the present and we are in a great transition time. However, compare now to the move to PowerPC and you will see some great parallels [not in every aspect of course]. Also note that a huge number of Mac users have experienced increased backwards compatibility with hardware with each Mac OS X update [see www.xlr8yourmac.com for numerous examples of CD-RWs, DVDs, video support, and other items, such as scanners which have been a big one too]. David On Monday, November 18, 2002, at 03:59 PM, George Mogiljansky wrote: > Over the years I have used Apple, Apple will use any > or all means to get you to buy a new machine (many > devices that worked fine before 10.2 now don't); Apple > changes things such as Video or other drivers without > informing current owners (see the 10.2.2 ATI drivers > vs. the ATI download); Apple's component HW changes so > that used Macs (from the same model line) that ought > to be identical are not - and perform differently (see > also the many 'different' flavours of the G4, G3 > chips). The different Macs that use these processors have widely differing motherboards and chip sets and features so it makes sense that they act different on many occasions. A Yikes G4 is a Power Mac G4 but very different from a Digital Audio G4. Perhaps I am misunderstanding you. > It's no surprise that xlr8 (or similar) went > under, or their predecessor in Georgia (who first made > a multi-processor chip and compatible accelerators). > So now you see what "Think Different" implies. Accelerator manufactures have a price problem not an Apple problem. Who buys a dual 1GHz upgrade when a new dual system is within $600 and includes larger drives, more drives, more options, and a faster subsystem? Selling any G4 can bring in $600 or more so it only makes sense to sell and buy new instead up buying a highend upgrade. David -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
