Re: A Tale of Two Apples

[bjblackbear@ibm.net (B.J. Major)]

Mitchell Spector <spec@vax2.concordia.ca> wrote:

>    That may be true, there are many features in Windows 95 which were
> copied or borrowed from the Macintosh. Though you know what? I really
> do not care who copied what, it works quite well. Nevermind the fact
> that they went _several steps further_ and added features that are not
> at all found in the Macintosh OS (it is funny should should mention
> copying though, notice how Apple has went and started copying features
> from Windows 95 in System 8? Notice the pop up menus, the task bar,
> the locked-down menus with a mouse click?). Who is copying who now?
> Does it really matter where ideas come from at this point?
> 
>     You know, I find it rather tiresome how you keep associating
> Microsoft with IBM. That is such a "follow the crowd" cliche; do
> not touch the PC as it has been poisoned by the evil Microsoft.
> Ever read the children's fable of the fox and the grapes? It is
> also interesting how Matt never mentionned Microsoft above, when
> he was referring to PC machines, yet you automatically starting
> chatting about Microsoft. Where does that come from? If you are
> really so fearful of Microsoft, maybe you should examine the deal
> and investment Apple made with Microsoft.

I find it just as tiresome that you don't bother to ask things first,
but constantly assume wrong information.  FYI:  Matt shared personal
email with me stating that he works for a company that does work for
Microsoft.  THAT's where that comes from.  And furthermore, Microsoft in
its business tactics is getting *more and more* like the IBM of old
(early 1980s).  And I'm not the only one who thinks or believes this.
See R. Cringely's PBS column of this week entitled "Microsoft is
Guilty..." (www.pbs.org/cringely/)  And I'm NOT in favor of the deal
Microsoft made with Apple--and *never was* in favor of it.  And I will
continue to have my computer systems Microsoft-free.  So I hope that
answers your questions on that.

>     Hmmm. "Microsoft!", "they copied us!" and "My megahertz are bigger
> than your megahertz!". This all sounds very familiar, and the same old
> arguments that keep getting recycled over and over all around the net,
> that have nothing very solid about them. More like empty and meaningless
> propaganda from Apple Computer and loyal Mac fans. <yawn>

Take it up with your friend Matt, not me.  *He* started it with his
personal email brags and unwarranted attacks.

"Meaningless propaganda" from Apple Computer and Mac fans???!  I think
not.  It's clear to see whose side you're on.  Too bad you are too blind
to see that Microsoft won't rest until it's conquered everything in
sight in the computing world--either by force or by using their cash.
As long as you are supportive of them, they *already* have you
brainwashed.

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