!Re: Nuke Redmond!

From: Dave McGuire <mcguire_at_neurotica.com>
Date: Thu Apr 6 02:21:22 2000

  "What He Said."

  I was going to respond to Richard's email but you've said it all
here, Zane. I stand in agreement.

         -Dave McGuire

On April 5, healyzh_at_aracnet.com wrote:
> > I really can't understand what all the hostility toward Microsoft is about.
> > If it weren't for the low prices resulting from the economy of scale, scale
> > which is enabled by the fact that Microsoft made computers simple enough to
> > use that the masses could and would use them.
>
> Well, in my case it started when I discovered that the copy of Visual Basic
> I bought wouldn't run under OS/2. This is DESPITE the fact that the box and
> manuals said it would!
>
> Then there is the issue of *stability*.
>
> Then there is the issue of *illegal* business practices.
>
> Then there is that question of innovation.
>
> Someone mind explaining why if I install software on a Microsoft system or
> make *very* minor changes I've got the reboot the _at_*& #$)@ thing?!?!
>
> I could go on and on, but I think you get the picture.
>
> > If you want to dog somebody, the go after DEC, (God be thanked that they're
> > gone!) with their antiquated technology always a generation behind everyone
> > else and with their ridiculous prices.
>
> Um, you do know that's flame bait in this group, and Microslop roasting is a
> regular hobby here? Personally I'll willingly pay more if it means I've got
> stability.
>
> > The only point I've seen in this thread that makes any sense at all is the
> > one about Visual Basic. If your really want that 6-7 figure income, you'll
> > learn it. I know at least half a dozen fellows who have taken that up.
>
> You know, I can't decide if that's a sad comment on the computer industry,
> or the United States.
>
> Zane
Received on Thu Apr 06 2000 - 02:21:22 BST