Re: Upgrading to MCL 2.0?

[bill@fcca.csi.com (Bill McDonald)]

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> Subject: Re: Upgrading to MCL 2.0?
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> From: chanson@mtlookitthat.chi.il.us (Chris Hanson)
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> In message <9312232000.AA22734@cambridge.apple.com>,
> <9312232000.AA22734@cambridge.apple.com> writes:
> > >To: info-mcl@cambridge.apple.com
> > >Date: Sun, 19 Dec 93 10:00:59 EST
> > >Subject: Upgrading to MCL 2.0?
> > >
> > >I am considering upgrading from Allegro CL 1.2.2 to MCL 2.x.  Before
> > >deciding, I would like to know the difference between upgrading and
> > >purchasing the complete package.  Can someone tell me exactly what is
> > >included in the upgrade package, and what additional material is included in
> > >the complete package?  I spoke to APDA, but received a vague answer.  Also
> > >can anyone tell me whether it is even feasible to upgrade from the pre-Apple
> > >version 1.2.2?
> > 
> > The upgrade from 1.x.x to 2.x is no longer available (and hasn't been for
> > a number of years).  There is currently an upgrade from 2.0 to 2.0.1 
> > available, but this wouldn't leave you with a complete documentation.  
> > So, you'll need to order the whole package.
> > 
> >   -Andrew Shalit
> 
> Then why does my new APDA catalog, which came about two days ago, list
> 'Macintosh Common Lisp v.2.0.1 Update (B0753LL/B, $200) with a note
> underneath saying
> 
> > Macintosh Common Lisp 2.01 Update is available to customers who have
> > previously purchased MCL v.1.3.2, **Macintosh Allegro Common Lisp**
> > [emphasis added], or Coral Common Lisp.  This update includes three
> > Macintosh disks, a CD-ROM disc, and two manuals.  It does not include
> > _Common Lisp: The Language_.  To update from 2.0 to 2.0.1, please
> > contact APDA.
> 
> I would assume that this means he can upgrade for $200, and get
> everything but CLtL (since the regular MCL 2.0.1 product has 3
> floppies, 1 CD, and two manuals listed as its contents).
> 
> Just wondering.
> 
> TTFN,
> Chris
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> 

I tried call on this too but ADPA quoted me $500!!!
I have the Mac Allegro CL v1.3.[12].  I really don't
think that ADPA is serving us all that well.

Lets hope next year is better for one and all.

Bill McDonald
bill@csi.com