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akcs.gregc@vpnet.chi.il.us (*Greg*) writes:
>[Flame ON!]
>
>I can get an PC 20 MHz 386 for around $2000.00 that would do the job.  I can
>also expand on this PC hardware wise-to my hearts content.  While a Mac IIcx
>would cost me $4000.00 or more.  And if I have to do DTP as a living, add
>another $4000.00.  (Saving money is important here).
>
 Or a 20 MHz '030 Mac si for $3,000.  Or an LC for $2,000.  Or a Classic 
 for $1,100.  Mac prices have come down a lot recently.  The Mac is likely
 to have a faster percieved response time in a lot of graphic applications 
 using comparable hardware.  Try to run say, ToolBook on a 10 MHz 286 with
 1 MB of memory. (Tell your roomie what you're going to do beforehand
 so they won't send out a search party).  Hypercard runs just fine with 
 1 MB on a Classic/SE class machine.  No color on that model Mac, but they 
 do comparable jobs.

>are fast enough.  But again, at what price.  And how much storage can you
>fit in em?  The choice is clear.
>
  Hmm.  Each Mac has a SCSI connector.  Daisy chain a few drives and you
  can have quite a lot of storage.  Along with HFS, a fine file system
  that handles large volumes  rather nicely.

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