Msg: 1458 *Conference*
02-02-92 15:20:49
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : RICK LOPES
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1456 (IN TUNE)
I think you captured the essence of the market, Rick. True, users needs are not as quick as technology advancements, nor are individual "excess" funds. Business funds, and business needs are different. The power built into our older micros is still there; still serving individual needs. I am encouraged by the feelings and desires from laptop users to get more from their laptop resources. The need for 3rd party support is actually greater then ever. And, it's the little things that count. For instance: I get a few calls every week from folks who have over written a file, or cold started their computer, or forgot how to start a program, or want to get started with using TEXT (yes, you read that right... TEXT! for heaven's sake), or want to use TELCOM for the first time, etc. This "is" where personal computing "is" for a lot of folks. It's like being back in 1983 over and over again. Is this good? Yes! If you're coming to the meeting next Saturday, let's take a moment and rasie the issue of "essentials" regarding use of computers serving everyday needs. Let's see what comes of this discussion. -Rick-