Re: The juggernaught expands?
On Thu, 18 Jun 1998 sjc@delphi.com wrote:
> On Thu, Jun 18, 1998 at 10:12:02AM -0700, George Bonser wrote:
> > On Thu, 18 Jun 1998, Shaleh wrote:
> >
> > > Well..... I like that we are mentioned (-: Looks like IE for Linux is
> > > coming our way.
> > >
> >
> > I hope they are not wasting their time with a program like IE that most
> > will never use, I hope they are porting Word, Excel, and Power
> > Pig^H^Hoint.
>
> Oh gee just what we need. I will admit, I could use a good word processor
> LIKE Word...but please NOT word!
>
> I mean really...its a word processor...nice to have but...come on...
> they can't even keep it compatible with older versions of itself!
> and just think of all the benefits of having word... Word Macro Viruses,
> a completely asinine file format.
> (I believe I told the story on this list before of when I was called to
> look at a MS Word file that was corrupt when a grant was pending at
> the hospital)
Currently I use Star Office for my office/word processing needs in Linux.
The program is pretty good and I like it. You should try d/ling it :)
>
> > The only way IE gets users is by forcing the browers down their throats
> > like Mac and Win do. Given an equal choice, 85% choose Netscape and 15%
> > choose Exploder.
> >
>
> Definitly. And lucky for us...it will be impossible for Uncle Bill to force
> Linux users to install IE. Oh and another great "Feature" that comes with IE
> ActiveX.
>
> >
> > Microsoft! Which end of the stick do you want today?
>
> Exactly! And thats exactly why I wont use their products, even if they come
> out for linux. I mean I understand that they are a buisness and it is their
> job to make money...not to make people happy.
>
> What they do is "good buisness" in the most pure sense but...there are limits
> They take "good buisness" to the most apauling level...I personally
> find it disgusting.
>
> They will not see a dime from my wallet as long as I can help it.
>
> -Steve
>
>
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