Perhaps instead of splitting across platforms, why not have a list (or 2 lists, one Mac, one PC) for platform compatibility/problems and bugs ONLY, and keep the main list for its original intended purpose (application, useage, learning new techniques, etc)? This also might make it easier for Emagic to selectively scan posts as time allows. BTW, all of the CPU too slow problems are not compatibility. Many are limits of the audio engine and the CPU being, well, too slow. We are in fact trying to use a single processor system (in many cases) to mix albums with - we are the cutting edge of personal computer technology. Dedric Key of D Productions http://www.keyofd.net  ---------- >From: j-picard@... >To: logic-users@onelist.com >Subject: Re: [LUG] Here's Why We Should Split the List >Date: Mon, Dec 20, 1999, 8:36 PM > >From: j-picard@... > >(First of all, I must say it is good that I can post again; I had >reconfigured my browser and the Onelist wasn't accepting my posts. I sent >a similar post last week when the thread started re: splitting the list, >and so here I go again:) > >As a mac user, I am spending an inordinate amount of time scanning thru >large amounts of posts such as: > >"CPU error too slow" >"how can I get my soundcard to work with ..." > >These are all PC compatibility issues, which are of no usefulness to me or >other mac users, or even pc users interested in using logic features. My >understanding of the reason for the existence of this list is to discuss >logic features, bugs, and creative ways to USE the software. If you have >compatibility issues, call tech the support of either Emagic, or the >company from whom you bought your soundcard/scsi card/memory/midi >interface, etc. I really get the feeling that there are a large number of >subscribers to this list that are using a hotline/or other -obtained crack >of logic, and cannot call emagic, so they post to this (free) resource. > >This is not to start a flame war, but many people here, and myself >included, purchased a mac b/c we wanted a closed, secure environment where >we could create music without the aforementioned compatibility issues. The >fact of the matter is, is that pcs are generally not as stable as macs, but >yet outnumber macs, on this list by many times. Given that fact, most >posts (and it certainly seems this way) are related to pc compatibility >issues. > >>From the perspective of the mac users here, IMHO, the list should be split >pc/mac so that we could get back to sharing information on logic's >features/capabilities. It seems that most of those arguing against >splitting are pc users who are used to being in the majority, and not used >to having to wade through tons of posts daily that are meaningless to them. > >Regarding those that feel they might miss something on the other (pc) list, >all they have to do is subscribe to both. It's not like it gets any more >expensive to them 8)). They obviously would not notice a difference, and >the mac users would greatly benefit. Despite all of the posts against >splitting the list, I have yet to read one that has a good reason not to do >so. > >Personally, I have heard many luggers in the NYC group complain about this >problem, and it is definitely getting worse. My feeling is that it is time >to split the list, and if it doesn't happen, I will probably unsubscribe. >Life is too short, and I just don't have the time anymore to sift through >200 posts to get to the 1/2 that might be of interest. (If the list isn't >split, hopefully Emagic will at least keep their website more up-to-date >with info -- the homepage STILL doesn't mention that 4.1.1 is available.) > >Joeri, I hope you agree with my post, and understand the frustration of >some of those of us in the mac community. Thanks for your time. >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Unsubscribe: mail to logic-users-unsubscribe@onelist.com >