Re: [NTLK] [OT] Proof Jobs is an idiot

From: Grant [Perl Interrupted] Hutchinson (grant_at_splorp.com)
Date: Mon Nov 11 2002 - 12:49:46 EST


In a previous message, Robert Benschop typed vigorously:

>on 11-11-2002 5:55, Laurent Daudelin at laurent.daudelin_at_verizon.net wrote:
>
>> Yes, this is incredible. Microsoft started by copying the Macintosh
>> interface and after a few lawsuits, Apple ended up being forced to share its
>> patents!
>
>Well, it saved the company at first, though not the Newton :-(

Five points to Robert for attmepting to bring this thread back on topic.

<ding!>

g.

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