Hi Ted, >> I hope you're not taking this personally. I've enjoyed the discussion, >> though neither of us is an expert economist nor lawyer. I've enjoyed the discussion. I hope you don't feel like we ganged up on you. I was interested in engaging you in discussion and debate, and hope to learn something myself. We certainly have different perspectives.<<
Actually I have a minor in economics so I have some expertise <g>, which is probably why I look at business decisions differently than some people. It is not always about technology. I have not taken this personally. As you and I have discussed previously on a number of occasions, I am thick skinned (and sometimes a little thick-headed). I was only trying to reaffirm my original point about the dark side of too many choices and the confusion in the marketplace before it got off into the different holy war aspects that some people like to pile on to almost any argument. I think the forking of OOo is a perfect example. I think the Linux distros is another, as is the pile of SKUs of MS Office and Vista, the fact GM sells the same Crossover SUV with 5 different names, and Levi Dockers have 5 or six styles (why can't I get wrinkle-free, pleated, cuffed, spot proof, and the millions of gadget pockets in one pair with my size??). I actually would be interested in seeing economic data on the impact of the decision by IBM to create their own office, and how they expect it to benefit their bottom line. But I am geeky this way. I too have learned from this thread. I prefer to discuss things with people who don't agree with me, or have a different perspective, as long as people keep it civil. I don't even mind taking a virtual pie in the face once and a while as I have on this thread and others. It is one way we grow. Rick White Light Computing, Inc. www.whitelightcomputing.com www.swfox.net www.rickschummer.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
