Re: [NTLK] Etiquette (was RE: Zaurus - brand new abandonware ?)

From: Laurent Daudelin (laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com)
Date: Wed Apr 10 2002 - 16:24:54 EDT


On 10/04/02 13:52, "IMNewtMan_at_aol.com" <IMNewtMan_at_aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 4/10/2002 1:36:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> Sam.Gerstein_at_StreamServe.com writes:
>
>
>>> Well, thinking critical what are the chances that
>>> dumb pc-clickers will take up on it ?
>>
>> If I've misunderstood, please accept my apologies.
>>
>> -Sam
>>
>
> I agree with Sam. PC users already have a tougher time in the Newton world
> since there are quite a few programs that we cannot use with our Newtons
> because they require a Mac. Don't create a hostile environment by name
> calling please. I try to respect Mac users and I hope they return that
> respect.

AFAIR, PC stands for Personal Computer. So, I don't think you should feel
particularly the target of his joke. All personal computer users should,
including Macintosh users, which are, believe it or not, using a "personal
computer"...

;-D

-Laurent.

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