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> I must have been in a fog for a few weeks...in the world of MacObsolescense,
> what does GEM stand for?  I gotta know...
>
>         greg

GEM stands for Graphics Environment Manager, which was developed by Digital
Research Inc.  It is not so much an operating system as an operating environ-
ment; an interface between the user and the software.  It uses windows
extensively and is used in Atari's new ST line of 68000-based computers.

*** EDITORIAL OPINON MODE ON ***

From the picture in the January 28 cover-dated issue of Infoworld, GEM looks
very poor on Atari's ST line.  From the picture, it appears that GEM makes
extensive use of character fonts (rather than bit-mapped graphics) to create
windows and icons.  Compared to the Macintosh, it looks like garbage.  Anyone
who expects this to be a color Mac may get their color, but it won't be much
of a Mac.  Frankly, I don't believe Apple has much to worry about from these
machines.  On a real computer, GEM might be fantastic.  On the Atari ST?
Buaaaaaa!

*** EDITORIAL OPINION MODE OFF ***

You should be able to see GEM in action whenever the aforementioned Atari ST
line hits the shelves.  Don't hold your breath.

		.rne.

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