On Mon, 26 Jan 1998, Wirehead Prime wrote:
I think the following says all that need be said about this debate.
I received it from Mr. Ismail this evening.
Anthony Clifton - Wirehead
Let's get one thing clear here ... Sam is - well - Sam 8-)
It's not the first time he has - er - bossed people around 8-)
[MONSTER SNIPPAGE] (Been there - done that 8-)
I have always thought Sam's sig. was enough to tell you everything
you needed to know about him - but let's break it down 8-)
Sam
Computer Historian,
Well - He certainly has quite a few - and seems to know his stuff - but
a historian does it for the money. A collector does it for love.
Programmer,
Maybe
Musician,
Never heard of him
Philosopher,
Obviously NOT. Philosophers tend to discuss things even when they are
not in agreement - it is the discussion that leads to enlightenment.
Athlete,
Never heard of him
Writer,
Not very inspired but certainly wordy - from what we've seen
Jackass
Any questions?
Now - I have to state that I am in some agreement with Sam but I also
disagree. The drug culture predates computers (as discussed here) by
serveral centuries (certainly meets the 10 yr rule 8-) And the drug
culture (as discussed here) is an integral part of the early computer
culture (at least in the U.S.) Anyone who attempts to ignore that is
well - Stupid! For some, computers were the anti-drug program of the
day. For others, the other way around.
I personally enjoyed reading the posts. I usually pick and choose
anyway - something Sam could do as well.
BC