Once more, and then i'll shut up --
I agree with most of you that Microsoft's has engaged in some bad (even illegal) practices. But I know a lot of Microsoft people personally (including Bill). For the most part, I believe that they go to work each day trying to do their best at making great software. Most do not have an evil bone in their body and don't intend to do harm. I disagree with the folks who try to make the case that Microsoft and everyone associated with it are part of an empire whose intent is to do evil.
If Microsoft and their products are so bad, why do people continue buying them? In many cases, even better stuff is available from the competitors. I see even the most rampant complainers continue to give $$ to the very entity they consider evil in order to obtain their products. Seems somewhat hypocritical to me.
All we need to do to stop Microsoft dead in their tracks is stop buying their stuff. They would change their ways in 3-4 months - believe me.
[Edited by paladin on 07-21-2001 at 05:06 PM]
I agree with most of you that Microsoft's has engaged in some bad (even illegal) practices. But I know a lot of Microsoft people personally (including Bill). For the most part, I believe that they go to work each day trying to do their best at making great software. Most do not have an evil bone in their body and don't intend to do harm. I disagree with the folks who try to make the case that Microsoft and everyone associated with it are part of an empire whose intent is to do evil.
If Microsoft and their products are so bad, why do people continue buying them? In many cases, even better stuff is available from the competitors. I see even the most rampant complainers continue to give $$ to the very entity they consider evil in order to obtain their products. Seems somewhat hypocritical to me.
All we need to do to stop Microsoft dead in their tracks is stop buying their stuff. They would change their ways in 3-4 months - believe me.
[Edited by paladin on 07-21-2001 at 05:06 PM]