> > Since most folks are right-handed, having the drives on the right is pretty
> > reasonable. The physical design was allegedly patterened after the
> > pple-][ whose market IBM coveted.
> I really doubt that they looked at Apple for the design. IBM has pretty
> much been on top of the pile as far as ergonomics and ease of maintenance
> since the 1950s. Sure, the PC is not exactly their shining moment, but it
> does show some thought for a design with a low production cost in mind.
The aim was forshure on the A2 market, and whengoing to beat the
top kid on the block it's a must to have a look. Most features
point right on the A2. But as Allison already pointed out, with
a certain goal, this design comes almost automaticly - just have
a look at the BASIS 108 as an early, better Apple clone - Looks
like an IBM-PC (but sold way before).
Gruss
H.
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Received on Fri Jul 02 1999 - 01:17:08 BST