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Subject: Re: Genius 7: just 6.5 I supposse. That's so!

Author: Shep

Date: 01:44:47 09/26/02

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On September 25, 2002 at 15:45:29, Roy Eassa wrote:

>If the engine is identical to 6.5 and the GUI is identical to 6.5, then what IS
>different?  Why is it called 7.0 instead of 6.5?

Because it wouldn't sell. :-)
They did the same with 6.0 which was just the 5.0 engine in slightly new
clothes. Only 6.5 came with a new engine, though not differing significantly
IMO.
Of course it's OK for "newcomers" who don't own a Genius already.

Good I learned of this early and can refrain from buying. :)

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Shep



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