I agree about the origin but I think that the usage/meaning of M$ has changed the last years. I think that is evolution or something. Today I see people using it all around, even those that only work on Microsoft platforms for many years. I also agree on the "relativation" approach. A lot of people laugh with misery and other things, why not sometimes smile with little things like that. OK in the past it was used in a totally different way, but I think that we have evolved now... Let's move on! Personally I use MS as it is commonly known and types really fast :-)
On 11/13/06, Laura A. Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Clearly there are differing opinions about whether it's merely "slang" or whether it's an inappropriate slur. Simpler just not to use it, don't you think? I mean, I don't refer to the USAF as the "useless air farce" and expect its members to think that's funny. I don't take offense when people refer to Microsoft as "borg" or talk about "drinking the Kool-Aid"; in fact, I have been known to reference both myself. However, I remember the origin of "M$" (unlike, I suspect, some of those who use the phrase and think it's funny), and I think it's ignorant and inappropriate for people to use it on a Microsoft-centric list. Laura ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bahta, Nathaniel V CTR USAF NASIC/SCNA Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 5:48 AM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: M$ You have to be able to laugh at yourself. M$ is a tounge in cheek expression and certainly a corporation like Microsoft can laugh at itself when M$ is used as slang in its reference. Thats why we nickname really big guys tiny. ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Albert Duro Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:27 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] OT: M$ being conciliatory is laudable, but I think you're missing the point. It's not wether anybody is offended or not -- the question is why does someone come into a peaceful gathering casting offense. Especially when it's not necessary. If someone deliberately spits on the dinner table, do you say 'oh, well, he didn't hit any plate, let's just forget it' ? or even worse, 'he hit someone else's plate -- no worries.' ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 9:08 AM Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: M$ I highly doubt that any MS employee takes offence at what is surely as tongue in cheek expression. Let's not get _too_ PC please :/ neil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Laura A. Robinson Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 6:14 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: [ActiveDir] OT: M$ Just out of curiosity, what makes people think it's appropriate to refer to Microsoft as "M$" on an MS-focused mailing list whose participants include Microsoft employees, Microsoft contractors, Microsoft MVPs and various other people who may have a relatively positive view of Microsoft? Laura ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jitendra Kalyankar Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 10:16 AM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] Beginner's Book on Scripting - WSH or VBScript? This is the link to M$ to start with...very good info.... http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnanchor/html/scriptinga.asp -- Sincerely, J On 11/9/06, Stu Packett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello everyone. After reading through a lot of the posts on this mailing list, I realize I could make my job easier if I knew how to script. I have no experience in scripting, but would like to know what books do you recommend as a beginner's book on scripting? Also, I don't really know the difference between WSH and VBScript, so if anyone could explain that, I'd appreciate that. After browsing through Amazon, I saw several books on WSH and VBScript, but don't know where I should focus on. I'm also open to computer based training (CBT) videos of any exist. Thanks in advance. > PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies.
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