Umm, banning things we don't like != banning Linux in public places. If it is to you then you are on the wrong list, this is not a list where we talk about how we can increase Microsofts billions :)
Later, > OK, I know people are getting pissed off with the thread, so I'm going > to save my ranting and raving for another thread. I'll limit my > conversation to computers: > I smoke and I use computers. I smoke while I use my computer, and my > computer is fine. If we're going to start banning things that we don't > like, why don't we start banning Linux in public places because it is > hurting Microsoft's billion dollar business? > > Jesse > > On Thu, 2002-09-26 at 11:54, Barclay Hambrook ApecTec wrote: >> Clug members: I know I am taking a gamble here to introduce this hot >> topic, but, I have heard smoke can harm computers. (I do expect some >> flaming.) >> >> I really liked the vote of the committee to Ban smoking in public >> places, beginning Jan 1 2003 rather than Jan 1 2008. This will now >> go to City Council for Monday's meeting and vote. >> >> I have emailed each Aldermen individually (see my message below). >> >> Here are the emails of all our Aldermen which I collected. >> >> If you share my opinion, pls paste them in and send out an email to >> them as a group or individually. >> >> It would be nice to have a dinner or drink and not have to suffer from >> smoke in the eyes or on the clothes. >> >> Regards, >> Barclay >> >> Calgary Aldermen email addresses: >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> Here is the email I sent: (feel free to use it, but change it a bit if >> you do) >> >> Myself and a lot of friends certainly appreciate the committee's vote >> yesterday to ban smoking Jan 1, 2003 instead of 5 years from now. >> Finally, Calgarians will be able to enjoy non-smoking environments >> like those found in many other major cities. >> >> We hope you will consider voting in favor and passing the motion at >> City Council next Monday. We'll certainly remember your support come >> next election time. >> >> Best Regards, >> Barclay Hambrook, P. Eng., MBA >> >> >> >> >> ApecTec Inc. >> www.apectec.com >> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Phone: (403) 685 1888 >> Fax: (403) 685 1880 >>
