"c hore" <·······@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> What was the complete progression in their hardware names?
> I vaguely recall that they all started with a D, e.g.,
> Dolphin, Dandelion, etc.
Dorado, Dolphin, Dandelion, Dandetiger, Daybreak
>
> What was the progression in their software release names?
> I vaguely recall that they had something to do with music,
> e.g., Harmony, Fugue, etc.
Carol, Fugue, Harmony, Intermezzo, Koto, Lyric, Medley, Medley n.m
> What caused their demise?
As specialised hardware? The environment was ported to general-purpose
machines (Unix & Windows), thereby obviating the need for hardware
development.
> Why did Xerox not match the
> ascent of Symbolics and TI Explorer?
Xerox was a copier company, not interested in selling lisp machines.
...arun
* Arun Welch wrote:
> Carol, Fugue, Harmony, Intermezzo, Koto, Lyric, Medley, Medley n.m
I once heard a rumour that the one after Medley was meant to be New
Wave.
--tim