At 03:00 PM 4/07/03 -0600, Mick Ring wrote: >.... I estimate that this machine would sell for about $20,000. > >Although this list borders on the ridiculous, the point I'm making is valid. >Apple has to draw the line on legacy technologies if for no other reason >than cost.
This was sparked off by complaints that OSX doesn't support floppies. Since Apple obviously could provide a floppy driver at negligible cost (as it is supported by BSD Unix, the basis for OSX, it's not going to be hard), then the question is why they haven't? The anger comes from those who suspect that it's just a way to pressure people to buy new Macs. That's probably part of it, but more likely is that it simplifies support -- they don't have to answer questions about floppies. But it would show a bit of compassion if they simply offered an OSX driver as an unsupported download. In any case, third parties offer drivers, such as <http://www.darwin-development.org/floppy/>, derived from Copland via MkLinux. -- 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
