I believe in the preservation of old computer software. Where no one makes a profit from them. They are available for keeping old computers from being in the trash heap. We know in this age of recycling, re-use not refuse! I think this will help future generations understand the computer beginnings.

In the light of things, Apple Computer Inc. decided in 2001 that Macintosh User Groups cannot distribute System Software versions anymore. There is no real purpose for The Mac 512 User Group to continue if you, the Macintosh computer user, cannot obtain System Software. We have been asked many times by computer users like youself and had to turn them away.

There are several international (outside of the U.S.A borders) which have taken the disk images from The Mac 512 and The Mac 512 User Group to host without my help.

This decision by Apple Computer, Inc. saddens me as some people who use Macintoshes today found out about them from buying an older Mac for $5.00 and saw the light after using one. Apple Computer, Inc. does not agree with me on this issue. There is nothing else I can do. Sorry!

Thank you!

An example of Apple's Policy for distributing the old applications is found at http://til.info.apple.com/tilarchive.nsf/artnum/n54825

The policy states, "People who have older Macintosh computers and/or prefer not to upgrade their software can contact a local users group for replacement disks for some of these versions. To find a local user group, call Apple's User Group Connection at 800-538-9696."

Please don't hurt and violate this by offering these Classic Applications on your web site. The only outcome can be Apple deciding to eliminate older System Software from any distribution anywhere. Thank you!