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Re: Origin - CD-only forever!

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From: swif... Aubrey Chen
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 1994 20:08

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>>    "What?! You *need* a 386 for it to be playable? That's ridiculous!
>> They're abandoning a substantial part of the market. They don't understand
>> economics - they're going to go bankrupt for sure!"

>Actually, I think it was Ultima 7 that actually forced you to use a 386 
>and everyone thought Origin would go bankrupt on. If I recall, you could 
>play WC on a 286. Other than that, you're absolutely right in saying 
>Origin has been pushing the gameing platform to the limits. Then again, 
>games have always been the most computer demanding programs (aside from CAD).

Hi, Origin and ex-Origin fans!

I think it was Strike Commander that really started the controversy...

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