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Re: PC Bigotrynex

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From: 01mbmccabe
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 17:10
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> I've noticed that all the snippets of wisdom accumulated over the millenia,
> all the valuable lessons people have learned time and time again, have been
> completely forgotten by the vast majority of computerphiles.  It is completely
> amazing to me that so many people are running around under the impression that
> people should be judged by the type of computer they own or language they
> choose to program in--and that money _can_ buy happiness and bigger _is_
> always better.  I have run into many people who flagrantly brag that they
> own a 66 MHz 486.  That really is pathetic when you stop and think about it.

What is the deal with those 66mHz claims anywho?  I've heard that it's not
altogether a true statement -- one of those claims that _should_ be followed by
a little asterisk for disclaimer.   Anyone?


				-Matt
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From: 01mbmccabe@leo.bsuvc.bsu.edu
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Subject: Re: PC Bigotrynex
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Date: 22 Jan 93 17:10:36 GMT
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