Dick Busch wrote:
> > Martin Thomas-WLTM07 wrote:
> > > higher end PC....
> >
> > Oxy-Moron? Methinks so.
> > -- Kyle H. Hansen
>
> Gee, Kyle, was that an attempt at sarcasm?
Yes.
> Don't we have enough OS bigotry already?
Actually, sarcasm and bigotry differ in many ways, but this isn't an english
lit. list. This is a Mac list...no mention of PC questions when I signed
up...years ago. Unless it is an off topic PC networking question. But that
should be taken offlist.
> Oh yes, I'd agree with you that PC bigotry is more ferocious and stupid.
> But I think bigotry sucks.
I think bigotry sucks too.
> I've used Macs, pre-PCs, PCs and bigger for 30+ years. That's not
> oxymoronic, nor moronic.
> OS bigotry is.
I've used Punchcard HP systems, Apples, Amigas, Commodores, TRS-80's, Macs,
PC, Unix, Sun, SGI, and linux systems. But I'm only 33 years old. I choose
the Mac OS out of experience...not bigotry.
> There WAS a time when Macs were vastly more efficient, effective,
> user-friendly, stylish ... the list is endless.
I know. I bought a IIfx new. Do you have any idea what that cost?
> Now, there's OSX and, with the bugs worked out, it easily wins on style
> points and - hopefully - will help destabilize Billie Gates' dystopian Borg
> Empire's attempted hegemony
You've read the Hyperion Novels haven't you...Good.
> Why aren't Macs 95% of the market, hmmm? We know, that's good for a million
> words, right?
Easy. I can sum it up in a few sentences though. Macs used to be
SUPER-FREAKING expensive. Now they are not. ((is that simple enough? the
2,000 word version is waiting playfully in the wings)).
> I just got a sweet, slightly used, 8500-180 with 48MB (at the moment), a
> tiny 2Gig drive and Apple 15AV Monitor (just needs a sub-woofer). Makes a
> great addition to my home network, makes a better platform - at my place -
> for my girlfriend's Photoshop and Quark work, etc.
I was on the 8500 Hardware design team. They are my favorite Macs. I have 3.
Yes, adding RAM is tough for rookies, but all you need is a little patience.
RAM was not a "user-serviceable" part back then.
> That's why I JUST joined this list (receiving a mere 216 posts to date). I
> already find it - the list, and your postings - useful, insightful, and
> expect more of same. But I didn't expect such bigotry. A rarity, right?
The only bigotry here is directed at PC's (and I have no problem in stating
that). This is a "Mac only" list with a "once-removed" rule, so you are
allowed to ask questions about machines that are once removed...get it. He
he.
> I also use Winsux 95/98/2K, Linux, Unix on x86 and bigger iron. So? What
> does that make me?
I am MCSE, A+ and UNIX certified, but that is not for this list... unless you
are talking about a windoze PCI card for an 8500. Orange Micro makes a good
one.
> Learn a little more about diversity, Kyle.
I live in San Francisco...and I know all I want to know about "diversity." ;-)
-- Kyle H. Hansen
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