Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 22:41:42 -0600 From: Wes Peters <wes@softweyr.com> To: Atipa <freebsd@atipa.com> Cc: freebsd-chat@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Why we should support Microsoft... Message-ID: <35610D86.F7788CAF@softweyr.com> References: <Pine.BSF.3.96.980518105723.3796A-100000@altrox.atipa.com>
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Now that I've vented my spleen all over Kevin, I'll refute directly
a couple of the points he is mistaken on:
Atipa wrote:
> * That Microsoft disable their browser, and _all_available_means
Nope, wrong. What they asked for is that the browser component, since it is
an application, be installed separately. They can put it on the CD-ROM, they
can install all of the DLLs, they just can't stick their browser on your
system when you just asked to install the operating system.
> * If MS does include a browser, they must also provide all
> competing products as well. Can you say horse<dung>? That is
If they're going to provide a 'free' browser, they must provide copies of all
free browsers, or at least a reasonable selection, on the distribution media.
Again, they're protecting the consumers right to choose.
> * MS must modify their "Window Manager" so that OEMs and
> competitors can customize their visual.
No, no, no. Microsoft isn't allowed to yank Compaq's Win95 license if
Compaq wants to add the Compaq logo to the STARTUP SCREEN. Or add a Compaq
channel to the IE channel bar. Or remove the #!!#@%$%# channel bar.
As I said before, go read the briefs, THEN form your opinions. Stop
basing your opinions on what Microsoft's PR people have been publishing
in PC Week.
--
"Where am I, and what am I doing in this handbasket?"
Wes Peters Softweyr LLC
http://www.softweyr.com/~softweyr wes@softweyr.com
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