Re: Debate: PowerMac "trounces" Pentium....???

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From: Branden R. Williams
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 17:14

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In article <adtDKD2D7.8Fw@netcom.com>, adt@netcom.com (Anthony D.
Tribelli) wrote:

>Branden R. Williams (brw@wtch.com) wrote:
>: The neat thing about macintosh, is that it get's faster the longer you
>: have it!  As software becomes optimized for the chip, it runs faster. 
>: Neato huh!
>
>What will be really interesting is how Copeland performs compared to
>System 7.5. Will the greater percentage of native code overcome the
>"enhancements" that slow down other areas. Getting those candy-striped
>window frames cost CPU cycles. Personally I'm expecting Copeland to be a 
>Win95-ish wimpy upgrade, Gershwin is what I really want. 

Yea, that may be the downfall of some machines.  I know personally, I will
not be one of the people who changes everything.  I like the normal
Copland windows.  One thing I am worried about tho... If one has to buy
new software to run under copland as did the people upgrading from Win 3.1
to Win95, I do not think that it will catch on in the consumer market at
first.

-- 
                 Branden R. Williams <brw@wtch.com>
            IRC -- #macdev | http://www.netus.com/~brw/
            "Time heals what reason cannot." -- Seneca
                      Finger me for PGP Key.

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From: brw@wtch.com (Branden R. Williams)
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Subject: Re: Debate: PowerMac "trounces" Pentium....???
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 1995 11:14:57 -0600
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