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Re: Illogic

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From: Randy S. Welch
Date: Tue, 07 May 1991 03:54
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In article <1991May7.022157.8539@mcs.kent.edu> rothstei@kentvax.mcs.kent.edu (Michael Rothstein) writes:

   Some time ago, before this whole thing broke, I was shown an execution
   of Windows 3.0: I immediately started wondering why Apple had not
   brought a ``look and feel'' suit against Microsoft: that interface was
   IDENTICAL to a MAC screen, no ifs, ands or buts about it! I personally
   think the Apple lawsuit has merit, not because of the trash cans, not
   because of the icons, but because of the general "look and feel" issue:
   IT WAS INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM A MAC! I think that is what is called an
   "out-and-out copy".

I have a person in my office who would strongly disagree with you on
windows-3.0 look and feeling like a mac.  Heck I would disagree with you,
and I haven't seen a mac in years.  An out-and-out copy I think not.

-randy
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