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To: ShadowAce
Yet, when it comes to computers. These same people who throw a raving screaming tantrum when a button on their new DVD player is loose will accept a computer with a faulty operating system.

What a steaming pile. The average person doesn't know his system is faulty. They don't know how use basic, basic html, or even understand the difference between the BIOS on the computer, windows and a program. This "borg" thinks that everyone should be as geeky as him and actually writes this piece insulting over 90% of computer users. Why? My guess is he has a huge ego.

8 posted on 11/01/2010 5:35:20 AM PDT by raybbr (Someone who invades another country is NOT an immigrant - illegal or otherwise.)
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To: raybbr
The average person doesn't know his system is faulty. They don't know how use basic, basic html, or even understand the difference between the BIOS on the computer, windows and a program.

Exactly.

This "borg" thinks that everyone should be as geeky as him and actually writes this piece insulting over 90% of computer users. Why?

Because, like me, he thinks computers are a complex tool that should require training to use. It's like giving a novice a TIG welder and some metal, then buying the first car he produces.

Computers are not toys, as much as most people want to see them that way.

11 posted on 11/01/2010 5:41:07 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: raybbr
What a steaming pile.

Ditto that.
13 posted on 11/01/2010 5:43:10 AM PDT by microgood
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To: raybbr

It is scary what fundamental things people simply don’t understand. However it helps technical types like me make a few bucks when the magic box has a (usually) simple problem.


18 posted on 11/01/2010 5:44:55 AM PDT by wally_bert (It's sheer elegance in its simplicity! - The Middleman)
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To: raybbr

There’s a reason people don’t like most computer nerds.


24 posted on 11/01/2010 5:52:48 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
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To: raybbr
Why? My guess is he has a huge ego.

LOL,

Ya think?

I'm sure he feels much better now, having taken his digital Core Dump.

66 posted on 11/01/2010 7:14:03 AM PDT by Col Freeper (FR is a smorgasbord of Conservative thoughts and ideas - dig in and enjoy it to its fullest!)
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To: raybbr

I am so sure this guy has complained about the water quality from his well or city water. No?!? Has he not tested it?!? He complains about an operating system but not something that he consumes internally? Yeah, it’s “safe” within parameters, but that’s not saying it doesn’t have problems.

I am so sure this guy has complained that his auto cannot do 200 mph—there’s no reason we can’t make cars go 200 mph! Or does this guy have all the anti-collision devices in his car? Why does he accept anything less than a full HANS device? hmmm...

Etc.

If he thinks that there’s the ability to make an OS that is superior, then he should do so and make billions. However, he must realize that “superior” includes being a better value and being useful to people...and many people want something that will run legacy programs, have broad software support, and be relatively inexpensive.


80 posted on 11/01/2010 12:10:30 PM PDT by Gondring (Paul Revere would have been flamed as a naysayer troll and told to go back to Boston.)
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