Nothing new and nothing to be upset about.
E.g., Years ago Prime Computer had multiple models with different processing performance... the difference between the machines was the number of wait states in the micro-code.
If you want to go further back, the IBM 1130 came with at least 2 memory options - the difference was whether a wire disabling half of the memory was cut or not - it was just more cost effective to manufacture a single memory board (yes whole boards with little magnetic cores) and enable the memory in the field.
You get what you pay for... if you want more power you pay more, if it's more cost effective to manufacture a singe part with modifiable software or field modifiable hardware then that is good for everyone.
years ago i had a (fortunately) mild case of carpal-tunnel syndrome. After a cortisone shot, I stopped using emacs - no more CTRL-THIS and CTRL-THAT - and haven't looked back. The advantage of a mode-based editor is that you can get by with simple single keystrokes which are much less stressful to you hands.
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Nothing new and nothing to be upset about. E.g., Years ago Prime Computer had multiple models with different processing performance ... the difference between the machines was the number of wait states in the micro-code.
If you want to go further back, the IBM 1130 came with at least 2 memory options - the difference was whether a wire disabling half of the memory was cut or not - it was just more cost effective to manufacture a single memory board (yes whole boards with little magnetic cores) and enable the memory in the field.
You get what you pay for ... if you want more power you pay more, if it's more cost effective to manufacture a singe part with modifiable software or field modifiable hardware then that is good for everyone.
Maybe they don't have kosher for passover meals?
years ago i had a (fortunately) mild case of carpal-tunnel syndrome. After a cortisone shot, I stopped using emacs - no more CTRL-THIS and CTRL-THAT - and haven't looked back. The advantage of a mode-based editor is that you can get by with simple single keystrokes which are much less stressful to you hands.