Re: AT&T Threat against X Windows freedom

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From: Jeff Clark
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 1991 16:37

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In article <1991Feb25.043755.17220@algor2.algorists.com> jeffrey@algor2.algorists.com (Jeffrey Kegler) writes:

Kegler> Is there any consideration of a boycott against AT&T?  I would hate
Kegler> the idea of going back to their long distance competition, but poor
Kegler> long distance service is a small price to pay to preserve a rational
Kegler> software industry.

I would not be so quick to characterize AT&T's long distance competition as
poor.  I've had US-Sprint for seven or eight years now, and I have no
complaints regarding their service.  If you want to boycott AT&T, don't let an
unfounded fear of poorer service from their competitors stop you.

Jeff Clark                           Computer Systems / Software Technology
Honeywell Systems & Research Center  Internet: jclark@src.honeywell.com
3660 Technology Drive   MN65-2100    UUCPnet:  jclark@srcsip.UUCP
Minneapolis, MN 55418-1006	     
USA				     
___________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER: If you think I speak for my employer, you need serious help ...

... and furthermore, I have no financial interest in or connection with Sprint
(or any other phone company) other than that of satisfied customer ...

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