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 >   >Truth or fiction:  Most people who bought Windows 3.0 are not
 currently
 >   >                   using it because it is a slow memory pig?

 We've been using windows 3.0 for 6 months or so, mostly on a 286-16, but
 I've used it on a 386-16 as well.  I grew up on IBM's, so this was a
 welcome change, gui at last!  However, imo windows is klunky and slow.
 Unfortunately, we still have to go to non-windows apps for good
 performance.  For instance, File Manager is a turkey, most ppl I know go
 out to pctools or something similar, even a simple dos shell!  And for
 communications, I still go out to the reliable Procomm, Terminal
 (windows)
 is too awkward.  Besides that, it's vt100 emulation doesn't work with the
 local news software, so using the editor (vi) is not possible |-(.

 I am deciding on what type of micro I will buy, I flip flop a lot between
 getting a 386-16 and an si.  Windows is slow, and I don't want to wait
 any
 longer for a good interface for the ibm.  However, even at University
 prices, the mac is prohibitively expensive ($2100 for an LC).  For that
 price, I can get a 386-16 with a much better monitor (14 in VGA v. 12
 inch
 whatever- the LC monitor appears to have lower resolution - does it?)

 Anyway, the weaknesses of windows keep me considering a mac, even with
 the
 price difference.

 dan


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