On 8/17/05, Howard Katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The sad part is that this college caters to teacher education. The OT > people are actually a separate company that came in a few years ago.
Perpetuating idiocy...... Dumb down the teachers and it will keep the students stupid. > > I can't tell you how many times when the "peecee" lab is reserved and > someone needs to work on something, say a Word document we'll suggest > the Mac lab, and the people will say "I only know how to use a > computer--not a Mac." And then you gently have to instruct them that > the Macs are actually more intuitive, more user-friendly, AND can read > their IBM-formatted disks. MIcrosoft has done a fine brainwashing job > on the general public! > In my experiences the general public is a bunch of uninformed idiots when it comes to computers, especially the ones with an "opinion" about Macs. Microsoft didn't have to work too hard. How many people continue to buy junk automobiles that last 2 or 3 years and are worth very little if anything by the time they are paid off. I include most American made cars in that group of "junk" Same as junk peecees. It's become a throw-away society unfortunately. Most people expect and embrace planned obsolescence in this country. > > Actually, NBC only reported "notebook computers" and didn't mention > iBooks or Apple at all. > > Later..................Howard > CNN's site said the same thing.... Notebooks. I don't think it would be good for Apple if they used the name. I doubt the reporters even knew what they were selling. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
