> Would $1,000 (in 1982 money) have been too much? To compare some prices: In 1983 Lotus 1-2-3 was selling for $495, which is about $1320 today. In 1988 Comp

> Would $1,000 (in 1982 money) have been too much? To compare some prices: In 1983 Lotus 1-2-3 was selling for $495, which is about $1320 today. In 1988 CompuServe was charge $11 (so, over $20 today) an hour. In 1983 an IBM 5150 was between $1565 and $3000 ($4200 and $8000). http://www.oldcomputers.net/ibm5150.html http://www.oldcomputers.net/ibm5150.html