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A trip down memory lane..
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Alias wrote:
> dennis@home wrote:
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>> "Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uL8CLLUeIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
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>> 8<
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>>> More proof that you've never installed Ubuntu. You can choose which
>>> programs you want and you can uninstall any that you've installed and
>>> very easily.
>>>
>>> Alias
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>> How many click on the install all button though?
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> None that I know of. Where is that button?
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>> Do the users even know what the packages are from their, sometimes,
>> odd descriptions?
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> I do. Can you give an example?
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>> Have you got stuff on yours that you never use, do you run services
>> you don't use?
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>
> No.
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>> The answer is undoubtedly yes BTW so you obviously don't know how to
>> install Ubuntu, just how to let it install itself.
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>
> Again, you don't know what you're talking about. You may think you're
> fooling everyone by saying what you know what I do but, guess what, you
> have never witnessed me install Ubuntu or installing any programs.
>
> Alias
You are a lying linux troll and a spammer and a bigot.
You are one big pile of crap.
Frank
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Frank wrote:
> Alias wrote:
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>> Frank wrote:
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>>> NoStop wrote:
>>>
>>>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> "NoStop" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:fq2cth029ad@news3.newsguy.com...
>>>>>
>>>>>> Mike Hall - MVP wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> There isn't an OS that hasn't needed continual work, nor any
>>>>>>> piece of
>>>>>>> software, and if the 'guinea pig' law applies to Windows, it surely
>>>>>>> applies to everything else.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes Mike, I agree, that every OS requires continual work. THE MAIN
>>>>>> DIFFERENCE however between Vista and Ubuntu, is that YOU paid for
>>>>>> Vista.
>>>>>> I didn't have to pay for Ubuntu. With Ubuntu, I'm part of a
>>>>>> community of
>>>>>> users. With Windows, you're a customer of Microsoft. Do you not
>>>>>> understand the difference? I can belong to a community that
>>>>>> appreciates
>>>>>> the efforts of
>>>>>> the volunteer developers within that community who give me access to
>>>>>> quality and FREE software. In return, I don't mind testing their
>>>>>> software. They are creating it for me and the rest of the Ubuntu
>>>>>> users
>>>>>> and I feel an obligation to help them produce the best that they can
>>>>>> produce. With Paid Software, it's a whole different paradigm. The
>>>>>> Closed
>>>>>> Source developers aren't producing software because they want to
>>>>>> help the
>>>>>> community of users.
>>>>>> They're producing the software to make a PROFIT on their software.
>>>>>> Their
>>>>>> prime incentive to produce quality software is the competition
>>>>>> they face
>>>>>> from their other corporate competitors, not because they feel an
>>>>>> obligation
>>>>>> to the end-user. With that kind of relationship, the end-user
>>>>>> shouldn't
>>>>>> have to be a beta tester.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm not saying there is no place for Closed Source - Paid For
>>>>>> Software.
>>>>>> But,
>>>>>> don't mix up the two and try and suggest that one is the same as the
>>>>>> other.
>>>>>> They are not! Understand?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Vista will make you speechless!
>>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/38zv7x
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Q: What OS is built for lusers?
>>>>>> A: Which one requires running lusermgr.msc to create them?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
>>>>>> http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/war...tm/compost.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Virtually everything I run in Vista would not run in Ubuntu, so why
>>>>> would
>>>>> I want Ubuntu, free or not? I use the OS which best serves my
>>>>> purpose, and
>>>>> Ubuntu does not do that. Neither does MacOS. So I run Vista..
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That's fine. Use what you need to use. I used to run Windows and it
>>>> worked.
>>>> Then I discovered Linux and it worked far better and had all the tools,
>>>> utilities and software that I require. I don't miss any Windows
>>>> software I
>>>> used to use as I've found better or comparable Linux equivalents.
>>>> But that
>>>> wasn't the point of my posting and you know that. If you want to
>>>> turn it
>>>> around into a Linux vs Windows argument, well, I think we've seen
>>>> enough of
>>>> that around here.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> All you bring to this ng is your unwavering hatred of all things MS.
>>> Shame on you!
>>> You are a disgrace to humanity.
>>> Get lost.
>>> Don't come back.
>>> No one is ever going to switch to any linux distro based on you're
>>> representation of it.
>>> Frank
>>
>>
>> LOL! So says the biggest troll who is probably the worst MS
>> representative after Steve Ballmer.
>
> That is certainly one of your more stupid statements. Although I'm sure
> you're capable of making even dumber ones.
I'm sure you didn't understand what I said.
>>
>> Linux is the future.
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> You're dreaming.
No, I'm wide awake.
>
> Windows is the past.
>
> More stupid, ignorant statements huh?
Nope, the truth. Did you see what the EU did to your precious Microsoft
for not playing according to the anti trust rules? The fine is over a
billion of your wimpy dollars.
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>> Alias
>>
>> http://www.ubuntu.com/
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> Still spamming I see?
Please look up the definition of spam.
> Your arrogance is only exceeded by your stupidity.
> Frank
Projection will get you nowhere, Frank.
Alias
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Frank wrote:
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> You are a lying linux troll and a spammer and a bigot.
> You are one big pile of crap.
> Frank
"Appropriate Language: The purpose of our communities is to exchange
technical information and expertise about Microsoft products. Please
avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions."
The above is from the Rules of Conduct Frank supposedly swears by but,
as it turns out, he violates these rules with his every post.
Alias
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Frank wrote:
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> No it's just proof that you don't even know what you're talking about
> with that POS toy os?
> How pathetic!
> You're a idiot and a fool!
> Frank
"Appropriate Language: The purpose of our communities is to exchange
technical information and expertise about Microsoft products. Please
avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions."
The above is from the Rules of Conduct Frank supposedly swears by but,
as it turns out, he violates these rules with his every post.
Alias
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Alias wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>
>>
>> You are a lying linux troll and a spammer and a bigot.
>> You are one big pile of crap.
>> Frank
>
>
> "Appropriate Language: The purpose of our communities is to exchange
> technical information and expertise about Microsoft products. Please
> avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions."
>
> The above is from the Rules of Conduct Frank supposedly swears by but,
> as it turns out, he violates these rules with his every post.
>
> Alias
You are a lying linux troll and a spammer and a bigot.
You are one big pile of crap.
Frank
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Alias wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>
>>
>> No it's just proof that you don't even know what you're talking about
>> with that POS toy os?
>> How pathetic!
>> You're a idiot and a fool!
>> Frank
>
>
> "Appropriate Language: The purpose of our communities is to exchange
> technical information and expertise about Microsoft products. Please
> avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions."
>
> The above is from the Rules of Conduct Frank supposedly swears by but,
> as it turns out, he violates these rules with his every post.
>
> Alias
Read'em and weep loser!
You are one big lying linux spamming bigoted pile of crap!
Frank
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
"Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message
news:OUjtUpUeIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
8<
> Again, you don't know what you're talking about. You may think you're
> fooling everyone by saying what you know what I do but, guess what, you
> have never witnessed me install Ubuntu or installing any programs.
>
> Alias
We only have your word that you installed it at all.
Not that there is anyone around here that wouldn't believe everything you
say.
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
dennis@home wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OUjtUpUeIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>
> 8<
>
>> Again, you don't know what you're talking about. You may think you're
>> fooling everyone by saying what you know what I do but, guess what,
>> you have never witnessed me install Ubuntu or installing any programs.
>>
>> Alias
>
> We only have your word that you installed it at all.
>
> Not that there is anyone around here that wouldn't believe everything
> you say.
Ye olde trusty ad hominem laced with a sneer to avoid content is not
very swift, Dennis.
Alias
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02-27-2008
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Re: A trip down memory lane..
Alias wrote:
> dennis@home wrote:
>
>>
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>> "Alias" <iamalias@removethisgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OUjtUpUeIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>
>> 8<
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>>> Again, you don't know what you're talking about. You may think you're
>>> fooling everyone by saying what you know what I do but, guess what,
>>> you have never witnessed me install Ubuntu or installing any programs.
>>>
>>> Alias
>>
>>
>> We only have your word that you installed it at all.
>>
>> Not that there is anyone around here that wouldn't believe everything
>> you say.
>
>
> Ye olde trusty ad hominem laced with a sneer to avoid content is not
> very swift, Dennis.
>
> Alias
Backpedaling again?
Figures.
Loser!
Frank
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