On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 22:32:01 -0400, Lanman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ron Hunter-Duvar wrote: > > On July 15, 2004 12:51, Graham Watkins wrote: > > > >>Literally > >> > >><http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/news/0,12597,1254911,00.html> > > > > > > At least they haven't (yet) started trying to use our bodies to generate > > power ;^). When they're granted a patent on that, I'll start getting nervous. > > > > I wouldn't let any M$ branded electrical device attach to my body anyway. > > Gives a whole new meaning to "blue screen of death" (blue scream of death, > > maybe?). > > > > > > This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone on this list, considering > the orifice they've successfully invaded on most Microsoft users, > including some of us. Gives a whole new meaning to the "Brown Hole of > Calcutta", but at least it's a change of color from Blue. > > The big difference is that they're finally being a bit more open about > it. Nice to know they're telling us in advance that they want access to > another piece. Ouch! Don't even tell me how their going to apply > "service packs", and "bug-fixes". > > I can see it now,... > > "Microsoft Where do you want your skin to go today?" > > Or the ever pleasant > > "Welcome to Microsoft Skindows! Please stick your finger in your navel > to Start" > > Hm, wonder how we're going to get upgrades when our skin isn't fast > enough? And let's not even talk about Worms and Viruses! > > I'm sure that Steve Ballmer will find a way to put a positive spin on it > though! > > Lanman > > > > Well, at least they're finally listening. I've been telling them where they can put Windows for years!
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