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Re: WIN 98 CRASH / FRUSTRATION / REBOOT PROBLEMS

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From: Abner Malady
Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00
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That was an unkind response to someone in need of help. I agree with your
point about Win9x being unfairly blamed for instability problems, but
frankly, Ian didn't give us enough information for you to have made so
pointed an accusation.

Good luck dealing with your angst.

--
Mike
(Abner Malady)

"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world.
 The unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.
 Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
 -George Bernard Shaw

Plato <25@62.4> wrote in message news:381CB1C5.1400@62.4...
> Ian McLeod wrote:
> >
> > I have Windows 98.  That should be a sufficient description of all the
> > problems on my computer.  I will refrain from swearing so as not to
> > offend.
>
> WIN98 I find is not responsible for most problems on a computer. Rather,
> broker class ram, cheapo mobos, $5 power supplies, cheap cases, onboard
> cheapo sound, and folks running shitty third party apps is most likely
> the root of your difficulties. Also, most folks, and prolly you, dont
> turn off background apps before installing new ware, cause you dont have
> any idea on how to do so. So, go ahead and swear, but look in the mirror
> first and see who to swear at.
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Subject: Re: WIN 98 CRASH / FRUSTRATION / REBOOT PROBLEMS
Date: 1999/11/01
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