Re: xp reactivation after mobo change

On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:05:01 -0400, "kurttrail"
<dontemailme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Donald McDaniel wrote:
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> > I've been using Microsoft Products since the early 80's, and have
> > never felt bullied by Microsoft.
>
> And snake oil salesmen never seem to bully their customers either.
>
> Obviously you have little understanding on the power of subliminal
> marketing. It is like the preachers that convert people by subtly
> preying on their fear of the unknown, with the false promise to know
> what is unknowable.
>
> Charlatans come in many sizes and shapes, but the all prey on the sucker
> that is within all of us, and make it seem like they are the best thing
> since we came out of the trees.

My choices in Software are never determined by advertising or
peer-pressure.

EVERY item of software I keep and use was chosen by EXPERIMENTATION,
not advertising promises. I take ALL advertising promises from ANYONE
with a grain of salt. If I want to try a product out, I download a
legal trial, and put it to the test. If I feel that it does what I
want it to, I purchase it. My decision to purchase is ALWAYS
preceeded by a thorough trial of the software.

I also listen very carefully to WHAT any preacher or teacher (or
anyone in authority) says, and always apply my powers of discernment
and intellect to judging the worth of what they say. I am NEVER
fooled by a preacher of ANY religion.

I learned MANY YEARS ago that the claims of advertisers, charlatans,
and preachers seldom stand up to experimentation very long. I
certainly have no illusions that Microsoft is any different. I also
realize that Microsoft is in the business to make money, not make
people happy. But the fact is, they have made MILLIONS of buyers
happy in the process of making their money.

On the other hand, I did try several varieties of Linux for the sole
reason of investigating the claims of Linux enthusiasts. Linux fell
very short when compared to Windows XP. Maybe it is a good server OS,
but it certainly is a poor desktop experience.

Since I have no need for a server, there is no need for Linux in my
life. All it brought me was frustration and disappointment.

And I certainly reject your weak arguments, since they are nothing but
hate-filled words.

I really feel sorry for you, kurt, that you have nothing but coldness
in your heart. You need to learn to trust others.

Donald L McDaniel
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