Author: KarinsDad
Date: 13:59:58 09/13/99
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On September 13, 1999 at 15:17:22, James Robertson wrote: >On September 13, 1999 at 14:12:51, ERIQ wrote: > >>thx, again Dr.hyatt, >> but I was afraid of that as I really distrust MS :( > >This probably doesn't apply to you, but my experience is that a large percentage >of the mistrust/hate/fault-finding directed toward Microsoft is motivated by >jealousy of Bill Gates. :) > >In other words, don't assume MS is untrustworthy when they are arguably in one >of the best positions to produce a trustworthy product (look the resources they >have available!). And if they have employees like Eugene (who makes his >tablebase stuff available for free!) i doubt they would try to deliberately make >an inferior product. > >James :) Maybe a poll question. Are you directly, indirectly, peripherally, or not at all reliant on Microsoft for your livelihood? For example, I create NT support products for another computer company, so I would be considered to indirectly rely on Microsoft. Eugene would be considered to directly rely and a secretary who uses MS Word or Excel (or even just Windows 95) would be considered to peripherally rely. We had a lot of controversy once on "If Microsoft tried to build a chess program", but I'd bet that we would be surprised at how many people replied with indirectly or peripherally. And, of course, if your supplier uses Microsoft products, but you do not, are you considered peripherally or not at all reliant? Tough question. KarinsDad :)
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