Author: Tony Werten
Date: 04:35:38 12/04/01
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On December 03, 2001 at 11:14:33, John Merlino wrote: >On December 03, 2001 at 06:12:55, Jeroen van Dorp wrote: > >>I must have become a grumpy old fart, but I repeat that it's unbelievable that >>people compliment Microsoft with XP - both versions. >> >>Not that XP is *bad*, but because it seems that only after more than *six* years >>Microsoft finally meets the promises made when releasing Win95, Win98 and WinMe. >> >>During that six years they forced me to buy a few of their semi-OS's using >>highly dubious selling practices hardly any company would be allowed, and they >>left me with void promised about "better, easier and faster" and hundreds, mayby >>thousands of hours busy to repair their sloppy work. >> >>I would say instead: "Finally Microsoft has *seemed* to come up with an OS that >>*seems* to work for both professional and home users and meet their own >>PR-slogans. It was about time." >> >>Thank goodness my car manufacturer has more responsibility concerning the claims >>they make. >>"So his airbag didn't work? Well, sad, but hey, we told him not to install a >>radio/cd player other than the one we sell. And that bumper sticker - well - >>with that he lost his guarantee anyhow. Not Renault compatible, huh. Sad, he's >>dead now, but not our responsibility. Limited warranty. He could have returned >>the car in 90 days." >> >>Hmmm, grumpy old fart, right. >> >>J. > >The car that I just bought says that if I install a radio that is not officially >supported (or something like that) by the car, then my warranty is voided! > >So, maybe Microsoft IS following the auto industry's lead? :-) Well, you do start the car at the same place you turn it off. Tony > >jm
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