IBM vs. Mac flame

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From: Frank H. Callaham III
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1990 01:37

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I told myself I wouldn't do this but...

In article <818@edstip.EDS.COM> ohrnb@edstip.EDS.COM (Erik Ohrnberger) writes:
>> If you buy a Mac, all you'll ever run is Finder and System.
>> [followed by alot of false limitations of the Mac....]

In article <37701@apple.Apple.COM> jdevoto@apple.com (Jeanne Devoto) responds:
> [After completely proving all of Erik's points to be false,
> jdevoto@apple.com concludes with...]
> Look. I know we all have our preferences, and I've learned
> a great deal about how some people prefer to work from this flame wa--er,
> discussion. But please, before you sound off on the evils,
> inefficiencies, or demerits of the Mac, inform yourself. Ignorant
> slams do nothing to convince or inform anyone and only make the
> speaker look like a fool.  -- ====== jeanne a. e. devoto
> ========================================
>  jdevoto@apple.com  |  You may not distribute this article under a
>  jdevoto@well.UUCP  |  compilation copyright without my permission.
> ___________________________________________________________________
>  Apple Computer and I are not authorized  |        CI$: 72411,165
>  to speak for each other.                 |  AppleLink: SQA.TEST

I couldn't agree more with jdevoto@apple.com.  This has been my pet
peeve though out this "discussion".  If you're going to post
(especially something negative) at least get the facts RIGHT!!!  Or at
LEAST close.

Sorry to take up your time...  
I hope this ends soon...
Frank Callaham
USC Microcomputer Support
frankc@skat.usc.edu
This is me talking, NOT USC...

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From: frankc@skat.usc.edu (Frank H. Callaham III)
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Subject: IBM vs. Mac flame
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Date: 10 Jan 90 01:37:44 GMT
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