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In article <1992Sep29.202906.3917@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu>  
eboltz@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (Eric Scott Boltz) writes:
> Dear NeXTers,

[ stuff deleted here: Deciding between a NeXT and a Sun ]

> My main uses are: Mathematica, mathematical modelling of wave
> propagation (i.e. lots of numerical integration of complex functions), 
> image processing, word processing, spreadsheet, etc. 
> 
> The SPARC systems under consideration are the IPX and (maybe) the Sparc  
> 10-31 which is considerably faster than ANY NeXT.
> Either machine will need a C/C++ compiler, FORTRAN and Mathematica.
> 
> Now the hard part; how to sell my leaders on a NeXT...?
> 
> Eric S. Boltz

The kind of apps that you'll need (i.e. Spreadsheet, Word Processing) are  
really very nice on the NeXT.  Mesa is a Spreadsheet that from what I've  
read it might become the Excel of the NeXT (maybe even better).  You also  
have the revolutionary Improv.  You also have a choice in word processors  
and page layout programs as they begin to appear: Pages, PasteUp, etc.
If you need speed for something you can take advantage of the network and  
have that process run remotely "if" there's a computing server available  
on your net.  You can still run X applications and display them on your  
NeXT by using 3'rd party software (i.e. Co-Xist, Cube-X).  **As long as  
you have the apps you need on your NeXT I'm sure you'll be happier**.   
Most NeXT Apps are a joy to use. Take a hard look at the software  
available on the NeXT that you might need and make sure they enhance your  
productivity even though a NeXT is slower than a Sun. Speed is some cases  
is not the issue but the ease of use of the programs which can enhance  
your productivity.

A NeXT is a joy to use!
A NeXT is a joy to program!

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+ Ricardo (My personal opinion)