Date: Fri, 6 Feb 1998 06:53:22 -0500 (EST) From: "John S. Dyson" <dyson@FreeBSD.ORG> To: jb@cimlogic.com.au (John Birrell) Cc: garbanzo@hooked.net, sysseh@workcover.qld.gov.au, hackers@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Elves wanted - apply within Message-ID: <199802061153.GAA01101@dyson.iquest.net> In-Reply-To: <199802060825.TAA11003@cimlogic.com.au> from John Birrell at "Feb 6, 98 07:25:38 pm"
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John Birrell said: > > > Linux: The Microsoft Windows(tm) of the Unix(tm) world. > > Sorry Alex, but I still have a problem with you continuing to include > this in your .sig, particularly (1) when it looks like you've said > it as part of the discussion; and (2) when it has been pointed out > to you that some people might take offence. > My signature is likely much more offensive -- it might even have cultural ramifications :-(. Kirk made a suggestion that might make it appear to be more mild, and maybe I will adopt it. But, oh well... The world is getting smaller isn't it??? That is good and bad. When I try to parse the "Linux" signature line above, it is so ambiguous as to be entertaining... Is it an insult or compliment of Linux? -- John | Never try to teach a pig to sing, dyson@freebsd.org | it just makes you look stupid, jdyson@nc.com | and it irritates the pig.
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