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- From: tinsel@uiuc.edu (Thomas Aaron Insel)
- Subject: Re: Apple Press Release - Announcing Performa line of computers
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- Originator: tai50080@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
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- Organization: Illini Mastication Society
- Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1992 04:14:28 GMT
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- The press release says:
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- > Apple Launches Macintosh Performa Line
- >[..]
- > Every Macintosh Performa includes enhanced system software, pre-
- > loaded applications, one year of service and support, and will be
- > distributed in nearly 2,000 consumer retail outlets nationwide.
- >[..]
- > A special version of the System 7 operating system was developed to
- > make the easy-to-use Macintosh even easier to use for newcomers to
- > computer technology.
- > Starting from the time a user first turns on their new Macintosh
- > Performa, optimized system software is there to help. For example, a
- > new program called Launcher makes it easier for users to find and
- > launch their preinstalled applications. And, when a user saves a
- > document in an application, it can always be found in a documents
- > folder located on the Desktop. In addition, Apple's recently
- > introduced At Ease software is bundled with every Performa. At Ease
- > is the best way for users to easily protect applications and
- > information while sharing their computer with other family members.
-
- Does anyone know if this stuff can be overridden? I imagine that it
- would get rather annoying to always have all your documents in the
- same folder after a while, for example.
-
- Also, can anyone speculate on whether the 600 could run A/UX?
- --
- Thomas Aaron Insel (tinsel@uiuc.edu)
- "We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." -- Edward R. Murrow
-