I know what you mean, but the concept that Pick did virtualisation in the 70s and that the world would have been a different place if Dick Pick had lived longer are stretching credibility.
But there is certainly something in the 'nothing is new' analysis. Years ago mainframes used dumb screens where you typed in a page of data and submitted it. Then over time the input devices started communicating with the server on a field by field basis, then logic started to be loaded to the user's device to run locally. Then we got web pages where you typed in a page of data and submitted it. Over time the web browsers started communicating back on a field by field basis and logic started to be loaded to the user's device to run locally. And so on... George On 09/07/2008 01:07, "Clifton Oliver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > <laughing> > > That was my first reaction, too. Doesn't seem to know the difference > between virtualization and platform independence. > > My second thought, when the editor lobe of my brain kicked in, was, > "My. What an 'interesting' attitude and tone to use to try to win > over an editor to your viewpoint and get favorable mention in that > publication." > > > Regards, > > Clif > ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us immediately on +44 (01952) 214000 or at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Please delete and destroy any copies in any format of this email you may have received in error. The recipient should note that the views contained or expressed within this correspondence do not necessarily reflect those of APT Solutions Limited , it subsidiaries, affiliates or associates. This email and any attachments are not guaranteed to be free from so-called computer viruses and it is recommended that you check for such viruses before down-loading it to your computer equipment. It is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that the onward transmission, opening or use of this message or any attachments will not adversely affect their systems or data. Registered Office:- Stratum House, Stafford Park 10, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AB Registration Number:- 2228445 Place of Registration: England & Wales ********************************************************************** ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
