> Maybe the problem is that you're talking to "Microsoft fans", > whoever they > are. Most users of Windows, or almost any other product for > that matter, > aren't fans - they may be satisfied customers, but they're > not fanatic about > their choices.
"Microsoft fans" is just my personal term for people that will use Microsoft for everything, regardless of how bad the product is when compared to the competition. For example, a colleague of mine and I went to a BI class together earlier this year. The class focused on MS Analysis Services, but part of the class covered reporting tools. The teacher told us that Reporting Services 2000 is very good for end users, but is pretty painful for developers. The instructor was a guy that had a lot of experience with RS 2000. Last month my colleague proceeded to install and configure RS to use for a project, and I reminded him of what we learned in our class. But it didn't matter to him, and even though he literally spent a week trying to get it to do the things he needed, he still insists on using RS for his project. Why? Because he is what I like to call a Microsoft fan. It's the same thing with me and the Chicago Cubs. It doesn't matter how bad they suck, I still like to root for them and watch their games. -------------- This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. A1. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:4:240032 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/4 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:4 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
