Re: Healthy thread

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 09/28/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 22:59:18 -0600

Michael;
Then have someone install SP-2 for you:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/ballew_04sept20.mspx 

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Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Vinnie Barbarino" <discoaintdeadyet@nowhwere.net> wrote in message 
news:QZ56d.9460$NS1.4665624@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net...
>I am starting a new thread that is related to Patty's questioning the
> necessity of XpSP2.  The opinions of the Xpsp2 contrarians were 
> colorfully
> expressed and articulate my sentiments about Xpsp2.
> I am not a computer novice.  I am a physician who does a lot of 
> database
> development.  I rely on a good OS to run by database apps.  I am 
> forced to
> use the MS operating systems.  I chose to upgrade to XPpro.  SP1 was 
> the
> latest available at the time of my most recent purchase of 
> computers.  I
> like XPsp1.  No problems.  I don't have time to waste spending hours 
> on
> several unsuccessful installs using the suggestions offered by the 
> MVP's.  I
> have nothing against the MVP's, but I do have an issue with MS. 
> They do
> have a monopoly on operating systems.  I want to get something 
> reliable off
> the shelf.  I don't have time to learn Linux.  In their zeal to 
> conform with
> their business model, MS releases OS upgrades/updates prematurely. 
> If there
> was a viable competitor at this point in time I would switch from MS 
> to a
> vendor that was more sensitive to there customers.  Dealing with MS 
> is like
> fighting city hall.
> The customer is always right is the philosophy that a business owner 
> should
> follow.  Unfortunately, when there is a monopoly the business owner 
> can
> thumb his nose at the customers.
> I am happy for the fortunate ones that updated to XPSp2 without
> difficulties.  I have no ill will toward the loyal MS soldiers that 
> are
> "MVP's".  I just would like MS to service the vast number of 
> unfortunate
> customers that cannot successfully upgrade to XPSp2 with a free new 
> version
> of XP that includes SP2 that is not just an upgrade.  A response 
> such as
> "check out these web-sites for sp2 info is not enough.  I paid for a 
> product
> and I expect quality service.  MS makes a bundle of money.  They can 
> return
> some of there profits to help the loyal, but dissatisfied customers 
> that
> fell through the upgrade cracks.
>
> Michael Israel, M.D.
>
>

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