BS> Your point is one most should read very carefully. Choose the
BS> application that "you need to get the job done". I still use a
BS> lot of software that is long out of print, but it still serves
BS> its purpose. I have also picked up a lot of VERY cheap software
BS> (like Corel Draw 3) instead of getting "the latest and greatest".
Good point to expand on.  I myself bought Corel Draw 4 at a computer
show...although sometime in the future I may buy the latest and
greatest when my needs change.
BS> For a small budget office (home office), it makes far more sense
BS> to explore what is needed by YOU, rather than what the software
BS> companies TELL YOU you need. Case in point is Windows 95. I got
BS> 3.1 for free with my machine, and any apps I have for Windows
BS> are 3.1 apps. Now, to upgrade the machine I use, plus all the
BS> software would probably run me in the $5000 area. I can't
BS> honestly believe the work I do with it would be "better".
I was given Windows 95.  Even today, 99% of the applications I use
are Windows 3.1 and DOS applications.
I don't think I'll upgrade to Windows 97 when it comes out though.
BS> So the bottom line is always the main interest.
I still occasionally produce DOS based database programs for people
who have no need for Windows.
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