>> If we on this list wish to be able to use non-current >> Operating Systems, then we'd best purchase >> hardware now compatible with our decision. > >If by "now" you mean "within the next decade, when PPC-based Macs >will finally start getting as scarce as Apple IIs are now," then yes. >Otherwise, what the ...??
Um... ok, I have to disagree with you here... but in a manner that SUPPORTS your statement :-) The Apple II line is almost 20 years out from dead. So the time frame is not going to be "within the next decade", more like within two decades. And, the Apple II series is far from scarce. Anyone that wants one can find one with little or no effort (if you can't, then you aren't looking very hard). And they can be had for cheap if not free. Sure, the Apple II is rare, and the II+ is becoming such... but the IIe, IIc, and IIgs are widely available. And, there are emulators for them that run far faster then the machines ever did. And those emulators are available for multiple OSes and processors (and all run equally fast). So going off your Apple II analogy for people who need to be able to run non current OS versions needing to buy their machine within the next 10 years... I beg to differ... I'd say they had better start looking for backup machines in the next 20 years, or plan to move to what will probably be an available much faster emulator running on whatever the current processors are 20 years from now. In other words... just like you try to point out... people should hold off their panic. If they have a need for an ultra fast PPC right now, then sure, buy one right now... but if you are buying it to hedge your bets on needing it in the future after they have been dropped... you are wasting your money. Once they are discontinued the price will only drop over the years. And people will find their needs change over the years as well. Why buy it before you actually need it when there is a good chance when you need it you can get it cheaper or find that you didn't need it at all. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
