[Info-vax] OpenVMS graphics - once more

[William Pechter]

In article <mbltbo$19ia$4 at news.kjsl.com>,
Phillip Helbig (undress to reply) <helbig at asclothestro.multivax.de> wrote:
>In article <651d0$54de6f32$5ed4324a$24619 at news.ziggo.nl>, Dirk Munk
><munk at home.nl> writes: 
>
>> > Why in earth would someone not "previously familiar with VMS"
>> > even get the thought of running VMS on a laptop?
>> 
>> Perhaps because when x64 VMS is out, it is a very logical idea that you 
>> can run it on a x64 laptop? Because he wants to develop programs on VMS 
>> and use his laptop for that purpose?
>
>Indeed.  What will be very, very, very bad publicity for VMS on x86 
>would be that if, when it is available, it can't do things which today 
>are considered basic requirements and are literally available in 
>bargain-basement PCs.
>

Remember:  These laptops and VM's (if both are available) will be tools
for SALES DEMOS...and for Trade Shows... 

There's something amazing about being able to see the product demonstrated
live with no GoTo Meeting, MyPC or other software and internet connection being
required.

Bill

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