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> ... asserting that people under 35 know they're supposed to hate Microsoft too, even if they don't know the detailed reasons. I apologise -- I did not intend
by Jedd 9y ago
> ... asserting that people under 35 know they're supposed to hate Microsoft too, even if they don't know the detailed reasons.
I apologise -- I did not intend to sound prescriptive, but rather observe that people over that threshold tend to have a qualitatively different view of MS & Bill than people under it.
> It's only "end justifies the means" when people start excusing present bad behavior ...
I disagree very strongly with this revisionist attitude.
> ... go and do something meaningful ...
This is precisely what I'm endeavouring to do.
- HeyLaughingBoy 9y agoFWIW, I'm well past 35 and I'm very familiar with the business practices of Microsoft (so happy that the 'Micro$oft' meme died out) and BillG and I don't give a rat's ass. Yeah, I was pissed off that I couldn't install Windows 3.1 on my copy of DR-DOS. So what? He built a successful business using very aggressive and hard line tactics that left a swath of destruction in its path. Now he's using his wealth for good. Let's stop dwelling on the past and focus on the good of the present.