2001-07-02 00:34:31

by Ted Unangst

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Subject: Re: Uncle Sam Wants YOU!

On Sun, 1 Jul 2001, Ben Ford wrote:

> Name a single tech company anywhere in the world that doesn't have to
> deal with microsoftisms.

http://www.wasabisystems.com/

> Well, when you realize that Bill Gates (not MS, just Bill Gates
> personally) has enough money to give every person in the world $10 out
> of his pocket, then you see this argument in a different light.

that's called capitalism.

ted

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2001-07-02 03:00:34

by Michael Rothwell

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Subject: Re: Uncle Sam Wants YOU!

I re-subscribed for this? Blarg. When did the LKML turn into slashdot?


On 01 Jul 2001 17:33:38 -0700, Ted Unangst wrote:
> On Sun, 1 Jul 2001, Ben Ford wrote:
>
> > Name a single tech company anywhere in the world that doesn't have to
> > deal with microsoftisms.
>
> http://www.wasabisystems.com/
>
> > Well, when you realize that Bill Gates (not MS, just Bill Gates
> > personally) has enough money to give every person in the world $10 out
> > of his pocket, then you see this argument in a different light.
>
> that's called capitalism.
>
> ted
>
> --
> "First, it was not a strip bar, it was an erotic club. And second,
> what can I say? I'm a night owl."
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