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To: hpeace who wrote (9226)	11/20/1997 5:00:00 PM
From: Daniel Martini	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

Ok, Mr. Facts, I would like to know this: On what facts do you base your claim of 'pioneer' in the PC industry? This should be easy for you, and please don't hide behind your <ggg>'s. You were serious, I think we both know that. I ask this because I happen to be aware of many people who are commonly considered poineers in the PC industry. I don't recall hearing of a 'steve' in all lowercase before. And, strangely, I cannot ever, not even once, recall any of these people ever referring to themselves as pioneers in the PC industry, even though others are happy to say it for them. So you must be particularly special since you are comfortable referring to yourself as a pioneer. Now if your claim to fame is that you held A JOB at Compaq before it was public, well I don't think that accomplishment alone cuts it so there must be something more. Lots of people are ex-employees of technology companies and held those jobs in the 70s and 80s. That doesn't make everyone a pioneer. So, why haven't I ever heard of you from anyone but you? Exactly what did you pioneer, or invent, or whatever? I guess I was wrong, I am interested after all. Please, sincerely, enlighten me. p.s. Fact: You derailed our conversation by launching into your "I was picking lint from my navel at Compaq before you had toes" schtick. While admittedly a stunning display of mathematics, just because you determined you are older than I am doesn't mean that you can talk to me as if I am stupid. I assure you I am not. I may not know what you know, whatever that may be, but I one thing I am not is stupid. Sell your Compaq and bet on that. Thanks, DM