Re: Emacs - was Re: Mail/news software
Brian May <bam@debian.org> wrote
> >>>>> "Pat" == Pat Mahoney <pat7@gmx.net> writes:
> Pat> For me, Linux makes me think. For others, windows may make
> Pat> them think. For still others, something else (not computer
> Pat> related) may make them think. If linux makes you think,
> Pat> good. If windows makes you think, good. If something else
> Pat> makes you think, good. If nothing makes you think, then I you
> Pat> truly have my sympathy.
> For me, the problem with Windows is you have to think when thinking
> should not be required. Take for instance, autoexec.bat.
> I know a Windows computer, that whenever it starts, it flashes up
> with the message "Bad command or filename" for a few seconds until
> it goes away. However, it doesn't give the important information:
> what command cannot be found? what line is it on?
Not that I actually want to come to the defense of Winanything...
Turn echoing on.
> Perhaps Windows 2000 won't require autoexec.bat, I will believe it
> when I see it. However, I encounter similar problems throughout
> Windows (especially device drivers).
Win hasn't required an autoexec.bat since '95.
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