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To: David E. Taylor who wrote (20828)5/30/2000 2:53:00 AM
From: Scrapps  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 22053
 
If I were you I'd be pissed at Intel. The reason being is your 386 you mentioned in paragraph two turned into a 286 in paragraph three. <VBG>

Were you going to Dell to buy "Software" or "Hardware"??? Maybe you got the right software and the wrong hardware. Maybe you should sue Dell for helping MSFT promote there products. Are you bent over grabbing your ankles going back to Dell for more? Assume the position and go back the forth time for more.......

I'm going to inject my personal complaint against Microsoft's business practices.



To: David E. Taylor who wrote (20828)5/30/2000 9:05:00 AM
From: DMaA  Respond to of 22053
 
It's unfortunate that the anti-trust laws are the only legal means to put a stop to this kind of activity, it's like taking a sledge hammer to a panel nail.

The market will straighten it all out if you just have a little faith and a little patience. On the other hand, if you love special interest money in politics, just ratchet up the Federal Government's interference in the market place. This will turn the current river of money into a cataract.



To: David E. Taylor who wrote (20828)5/30/2000 12:08:00 PM
From: mr.mark  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 22053
 
"Microsoft used its monopoly of the OS market to force its application software and browser onto every OEM installation of WIN 95, whether customers wanted it or not"

reminds me of henry ford's line...

"People can have the Model T in any color--so long as it's black."



To: David E. Taylor who wrote (20828)5/31/2000 3:56:00 PM
From: David Lawrence  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 22053
 
Your story is a history shared by many, David. I would add to the saga Microsoft's use of hidden APIs in the OS to enhance the Office suite to the detriment of Lotus, WordPerfect, et al. Windows ain't done 'til (Lotus/WordPerfect) won't run!