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[William Park]

On Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 11:21:01PM -0500, James Knott wrote:
> Ever hear of restraint of trade?

[...communist diarrhoea deleted...]

> It got to the point where computer vendors had to play by MS terms or 
> not at all.  The result was that any company that tried to offer an 
> alternative was punished in a manner that could put them out of business.

As opposed to toeing IBM's line?  You (intentionly or unintentionally)
forget that "the bad guy" back then was not Microsoft; rather, it was
IBM and Mac, both of which tried their best to squeeze every penny from
the users.  It was Microsoft who gave out Windows for "free".

Windows/DOS is owned by Microsoft, and it can do whatever it wants with
it.  This includes
    - putting bugs, incompatibilies, features, and additions.
    - setting price of software, support, etc.
    - ...
As sole legal owner of Windows/DOS, Bill Gates does not require your
approval or blessing in the running of his commerce.  It's his right to
make money, and it's his right to lose money.  Microsoft has no duty or
obligation to you or to make your life easier.  Maybe you should've
attended the last NewbieTLUG presentation.

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William Park, Open Geometry Consulting, <opengeometry-FFYn/CNdgSA at public.gmane.org>
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