On 12/12/2011 07:26 PM, David Riley wrote:
     It was even
a horrible pain back in NeXTSTEP.  Apparently Netinfo had a hardcore devotee (I don't
recall who it was) within Apple who just Would Not Let It Go for way too long.
   It was a bad idea in NeXTSTEP, and an even worse idea in OS X.  Good riddance. 
 I think my biggest problem with it was that it reminded me too much of Windows'
registry.  There are apparently a lot of people who think that's a good idea, too.
 
   Whew, that's a real head-shaker.  To steal a phrase from my friend
Jon...there are lots of people in this industry who would be better
suited to making sure my burger is cooked thoroughly.
           -Dave
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Dave McGuire
New Kensington, PA