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I need to do some home computing and have an opportunity to buy a Mac.
I'd like some opinions on whether this is what I need.

my computing needs:
  -word processing (nothing too fancy)
  -terminal emulation (probably at 2400 baud)
  -basic finance mgmt.
  -MIDI sequencing & patch editing & storage (again, nothing high-powered)

I don't see this list increasing much in the next few years.

the machine:
   -Mac 512k
   -1 external 400k drive
   -Dove 512k -> 2 Mb upgrade (called a 548 upgrade)
   -Dove aux. ROM board to let the 64k ROMs access the added memory
   -heavy-duty nylon carrying case (one of those ~$75 models)

Assuming that it's ok functionally and given that I can get the 512k -> 512ke
upgrade locally for ~$250 (student discount) and the alternative is probably
to resurrect my C64, is this The Machine For Me? Is software available to do
the things i mentioned (used and PD are ok)? Is $350 a good price? And what
about Naomi?

I really appreciate any help; e-mail your reply unless you think everyone
wants to know (I don't know this group well).

Jon Allen                standard disclaimer           Internet:  jon@sas.uucp
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Jon Allen                standard disclaimer           Internet:  jon@sas.uucp
SAS Institute, Inc.                                    uucp:   ...!rti!sas!jon
Cary, NC                                or try:  ...!rti!sas!jon@mcnc.mcnc.org