Re: Software and hardware monopoly is bad

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From: Rod Speed
Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 10:19

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"Richard Rasker" <spamtrap@linetec.nl> wrote in message news:20030511.9125600@techno.linetec.nl...
On 5/11/03, 3:16:07 AM, "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote:

[snippetysnip]

> > Bullshit.

> > Well, perhaps this one could change a few minds:
> > http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110634,00.asp

> Not enough to matter. Not enough to matter
> even bother with computer mags at all.

[snip snap]

> > The study seems to indicate that using Linux/OpenOffice *always*
> > results in cost reduction compared to using Microsoft software,

> Utterly mindless bullshit.

> > though savings are relatively higher for larger organisations.

> More utterly mindless silly bullshit.

> > So let's hope some of the M$ addicted big shots get to read this...

> In your dreams, child.

Thank you for your much valued contribution, I think I get your point :)

You never do.

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