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From: allisonp_at_world.std.com <(allisonp_at_world.std.com)>
Date: Tue Apr 6 07:35:07 1999

> On Mon, 5 Apr 1999, Richard Erlacher wrote:
>
> > I have never had a desire for DEC hardware, mainly because of my distaste
> > (and disdain) for their application of technology, and of course for their
> > overemphasis on the bottom line, meaning THEIR bottom line. If you read the
> > fine print, their sales documents specifically deny that they claim their
> > products work. argghhh! I'm GLAD they're gone. THEY were the reason I had
> > to have terminals around as long as I did.

As someone that spent 10 years with DEC doing everthing possible to
improve product and perception of service, I resent that! I remember far
to many times bending over backward for customers to solve their problems
and often flying all over the country on a moments notice. We werent
perfect but, damm we tried.

> Ever read a MICROS~1 license agreement? The DEC sales material wasn't
> binding.

Yes, it's a pip.

Allison
Received on Tue Apr 06 1999 - 07:35:07 BST