6 Apr
2000
6 Apr
'00
noon
That's something one would have to take up with
the vendors of OS/2, right?
Nope the VB and Foxpro used to say they'd work under OS/2 -- but they
didn't.
False advertising on the box?
Then there is the issue of *stability*.
for my email, etc) has been "up" without a hitch for three years without
a
problem. I've never seen reason to cuss it. The key is that I don't try to
make it do stuff for which it wasn't intended.
The folks I see having problems with their MS-OS-based systems generally are
the ones that (1) hand around the "chat" rooms (where their computers get
"social diseases"), (2) try to squeeze more performance out of their
computers by violating the components' specifications, (3) try to get their
computers to do other sorts of things for which they (or their software)
weren't intended. Now, that's not to say it doesn't happen otherwise, but
from where I sit, that's what I see. Then there is
that question of innovation.
Having been involved with computers since the '60's I'd say this is a
given.
Nothing has been host to more innovation than the microcomputer business.
Now, I don't know what you're pointing out, but if you know of anyone who's
bringing more innovation to the masses, you could tell me about it.
Someone mind explaining why if I install software on a Microsoft system or
make *very* minor changes I've got the reboot the @*& #$)@ thing?!?!
I've never wanted to become an expert on *NIX and its kin, but IIRC, if you
make any changes to the system you not only have to restart the system, you
have to recompile several modules, including, in some cases, the kernel.
Not all cases are so extreme, but it's the extremes that tend to be
remembered. It's also no surprise that DEC seems to have gone out of their
way, during the early days of widespread internet use (1985-1988). to make
their LAN boards incompatible with anyone else's. They also tweaked their
protocols to weaken their own networking system so people wouldn't be
tempted to mix and match.
Examples of the lan board incompatibility please.
Also, some explanation of the protocol issue so I can see
what you mean-- X.25, DECnet Phase III, DECnet Phase IV?
Bill
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