Microsoft wants to get devices talking

I've made my choice.: I will NEVER, EVER, buy a computer that runs Windows.
Nevertheless, they insist I use Windows at work (big choice: use
Windows or be unemployed?), and practically everybody insists I
use Windows or some other Microsoft monopoly product, or they
just assume I do. Recruiters insist I send them my resume in
Microsoft Word. People invite me to participate in online forums,
but then I discover that I can't participate because I don't use
WIndows.

When you choose to use another platform you have to give up a
lot--none of which has ANYTHING to do with the intrinsic
quality of the platform. So do people really have a choice?; Posted by: Immanuel Tranz-Mischen Posted on: 05/02/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Just what the Industry needs, middle of nowhere | 04/30/04

Microsft IS the standard. No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/01/04

What a GOOD idea! Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 05/01/04

Like it or not... No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/02/04

That's not true. Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 05/02/04

Why is that? No_Ax_to_Grind | 05/01/04

Ain't it sad... Spin_Masterz | 05/01/04

I'm afraid I can't agree with you. Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 05/01/04

Because this is America. Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 05/01/04

I've made my choice. Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 05/02/04

Oh, come on. Get with the program! Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 05/01/04

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