[P1] OT: Keep Internet Explorer or MS products?

[Jack Rodgers]

On Sunday, January 26, 2003, at 02:26  PM, Brian Pearce wrote:

> I think the point I was trying to make is that many people take these 
> positions based largely on an irrational fear of Microsoft, without 
> having any real knowledge or understanding of what the company does 
> that one might find so objectionable. They dislike Microsoft mostly 
> because it *is* Microsoft.

Microsoft produces server software that is insecure and it provides 
visual basic which is a favorite tool for email viruses. It also is 
trying to pry into everyone's computer. It does not follow industry 
standards but tries to control them as can be seen in html and java. 
And it has a long history of crushing competitors by its monopoly in 
operating system software. There used to be 20 years ago 10-20 
operating systems.

Perhaps you need more information on what the company does to help you 
form your opnion?  :)

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