But one does have to wonder how much Civileme's attitude will change. ;) In the past, we could always count on his level-headedness in defending some of Mandrakesofts decisions, and to point out the "good business sense" behind them. It has been a calming influence in many discussions on this list that have, at times become heated. It will be interesting to see if he can maintain that calm now. And if he'll be so quick to defend Mandrakesoft.
Just some stray thoughts, from a madman... Although, I never did quite figure out how to pronounce your name! <G> ---------------------------------------------- Ric Tibbetts Unix Systems Admin. -----Original Message----- From: David Rankin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [expert] Thanks Civileme (was Mandrake Club advocates: PostPositive) The true mark of great leadership within a company is management's ability to attract and maintain key individuals. Whatever the backdrop to the situation actually is, Mandrakesoft's inability to maitain its relationship with Civileme is an incredible loss both to Mandrakesoft and to us all. Best of luck to you Civileme in whatever your future holds, but one request: PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE LIST!!!!! Daniel Woods wrote: > > > civileme wrote: > > > > I am one of the people bit by the cutbacks to keep Mandrake afloat and I > > > > STILL agree that their policy is on track. The idiots (and I can and > > > > will use that word for the lamers whose heads are so wrapped up in > > > > business they can't see five minutes into the future, now that I am not > > > > a Mandrakesoft Employee) who retreat to the "tried and true" business > > > > principles practiced successfully only by monopolies the minute the > > > > going gets a little rough, simply do not understand this market NOR do > > > > they notice where Mandrakesoft's assets are. > > > > Civileme > > Sorry to hear about this Civileme... and you're right, it's obvious they > don't have a clue where their true assets are in the company. > You being one of those that make Mandrake Linux the best Linux distro around. > > > .... > > I for one would like to cast a vote of thanks to Civileme for all the wisdom > > he has brought to MY world of Linux use. > > A couple of years ago while still in Alaska Civileme was instrumental in > > opening my eyes to the world of Linux (NFS) networking, without his kind help > > I would still be sitting on the sidelines wondering "wot in 'ell is all this" > > <G>.. My heartfelt thanks and please don't "get lost". > > Thanks... Dan. > > Dan Woods > University of Calgary > Information Technology > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. RANKIN * BERTIN, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 (936) 715-9333 (936) 715-9339 fax
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