On 2002-10-07 05:35, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Can anyone tell me why Apple veered from the Classic OS's to the Unix System > X? Because OS 9 (which is really still system 7 with lotsa stuff tacked onto the sides) is a mess, OS-wise. > It is becoming more and more difficult to find good reference CDs written for > the Mac. For example, it's almost impossible for me to find even a system 9 > version of Encarta and the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, much less a X > version. And how is that Apple's fault? They don't make/publish Encarta, do they? > Why would Jobs place the new iMac on the market without the software to make > the CD burner multi-session? To save a few bucks? That's what the Apple rep > told me on the phone. Maybe. Maybe also because they merely mean to provide basic disc burning without any frills. Maybe also because they don't want to ruin the market for others. The software to make multi-session CDs is available. Buy it, if it's that important to you. ,xtG .tsooJ -- Joost van de Griek http://www.jvdg.net/ -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
