[Coco] torn on getting a coco...

[jdaggett at gate.net]

On 16 Dec 2008 at 7:57, Boisy Pitre wrote:

> james,
> 
> For some software, electronic distribution would work, but for others,
>  it wouldn't.  Utility software that Cloud-9 sells, such as DriveWire,
>  HDB-DOS, NitrOS-9 System Disks, etc. are by necessity going to need a
>  floppy drive due to the nature of the software, so it only makes
> sense  to distribute them on floppy.
> 

Maybe not. With electronic distribution even HBDOS could be burnt to a 
floppy disk by the end user unless there are special tracks that are used to 
prevent disk copying. 

Still my point is instead of bashing technology, try and suggest means to 
solve issues instead of criticism. There are always solutions. Some better 
than others. 

> Games and other software would certainly fit the bill for electronic 
> distribution.  I think Michael's idealistic approach to software 
> distribution isn't taking into account the *type* of software that we 
> sell at Cloud-9.  A lot of it is system software which, by necessity, 
> requires legacy hardware such as a floppy drive.
> 
> On another note, I want to publicly apologize for riding you hard in 
> our last interchange on this list.  It was unwarranted, and I'm glad 
> to see you are back.
> 

no problem. I tend not to hold grudges. Not good for the blood presure or 
the life in general. 

Still plugging away on too many fronts and not making much headway. I 
think I need to put a few projects on the back burner and reprioritize some. 

james
> Boisy
> 
> On Dec 16, 2008, at 7:48 AM, jdaggett at gate.net wrote:
> 
> > On 15 Dec 2008 at 21:27, Michael Robinson wrote:
> >
> >> I've had problems with software on disks because my disk drives are
> >> bad.  I bought a drivewire rom pack, I don't want to turn around
> >> and buy used disk drives as well.  I would appreciate dsk images of
> >> the software from cloud-9 on cdrom that I can load into drivewire,
> >> if I want to purchase any more software.
> >
> > A solution to flopy disk distribution would be electronic  
> > distribution. In that
> > case with Drivewire you then off load to your Coco with ease. 
> > Instead of bashing old technology, try using or recommending
> > engineering  practices that will solve an issue not further
> > complicate it.
> >
> >
> > james
> >
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> Boisy G. Pitre
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