John Dallman wrote:

> ... Windows NT/2000/XP are "real" operating systems in that 
> they protect the hardware against interference by programs. 

Maybe so, but they're "unreal" in that they allow an application
to clobber another application or even the OS itself.  No self-
respecting OS allows that.  And don't get me started on the
Registry...

Sorry, couldn't let that one go by.  My 2c worth...

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