Re: OT - What's a .do page extension?

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From: Thomas A. Rowe (tarowe_at_mvps.org)
Date: 07/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:39:29 -0400

Bob,

I didn't say or even hint that your answer was incorrect, I was just pointing out for those that may
not be aware that a web page can have any extension, so long as the web server has been configured
to process the extension as a web page. 

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"Bob Lehmann" <nospam@dontbotherme.zzz> wrote in message
news:uKnVvowbEHA.4092@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Not a direct reply to you, Crash, but a response to some of the attitudes
> displayed in this thread....
>
> For example - "You can apply any extension you wish to a web page" (GEEZ! No
> sh*t Sherlock - I guess that must be it. Case closed), implying that my
> explanation of the facts was invalid and there is no other possible
> explanation for a "do" extension.
>
> I'm certainly no *nix or Open Sores advocate. In fact, if MS acheived the
> legendary WORLD DOMINATION you often hear about, I'd be happy as a clam.
>
> But, the mocking responses to Crash's question, and the failure to recognize
> that there are, in fact, other competing technologies is disturbing.
> Particularly with Microsoft's browser now nearing 4 years in age -- and
> increasingly becoming the browser to work around - , and IIS and every
> Windows OS being suspect it's surprising that so-called professionals are so
> narrow minded and/or ignorant.
>
> The reality is that people, not just techie types, are really growing weary
> of the unending patches, updates and fixes that are neccessary to simply do
> day-to-day computing tasks. I had to replace a hard drive on my lapttop, and
> it took 2 friggin' hours to download and install all the "Critical Updates"
> for XP via an unpatched version of IE since that is the only browser that
> can access Windows Update - Now there's a warm fuzzy for ya. And, no, the RC
> patch is not an option for my production machines.
>
> Ballmer's "Developers, Developres, Developers" is a joke. Although DotNet is
> a really cool technology, releasing a non-backward compatible revision a
> couple of years after the initial release, followed by yet another
> non-backward compatible revision a couple years after that (maybe) doesn't
> make me believe that MS interseted in anything more squeezing a few more $$$
> out of their "Developers, Developres, Developers". It's hard enough keeping
> up with the changes without having our wallets drained in the process.
>
> Over the last 10 years I have spent thousands of dollars buying MS software,
> attending their workshops, and acquiring training in the use of their
> products. I have no plans to spend another dime. Unless MS, and its
> advocates, open their eyes to the fact that people have had enough, an
> almost certain deterioration in their user base, and their developers'
> income is gauranteed.
>
> If you would like, you can flame me in private -
> http://www.activeinet.com/flame.aspx (No FP Bots were injured creating this
> form). You don't need to leave an email address (unless you want a response)
> or name and can engage in any unMVPlike conversation you desire. Or flame me
> here in the group - Makes no difference to me.
>
> Bob Lehmann
>
> "Crash Gordon®" <NOVIAGRAwebmaster@siriussystems.com> wrote in message
> news:uue$eEpbEHA.1000@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I've never seen a page with a .do extension before...what is it?
>
> tnx.
> rob
>
> -- 
> Non pensare che non ci siano coccodrilli perché
> l'acqua è calma
> From: "Crash Gordon"
> email: NOVIAGRAPLEASEwebmaster@siriussystems.com
>
>
>

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