[CS-FSLUG] Re: NI: Images: First views of Windows Vista

[Fred A. Miller]

On Tuesday 02 August 2005 2:04 pm, Chris Brault wrote:
> The real question is,
>
> > I have translucent menus in KDE, and really just
> > don't see anything to be excited about with Vista.
>
> How many Windows-only users even know KDE exists? To
> Windows users, this must look like the coolest thing
> since FM radio, popcorn makers and "set it and forget
> it". To a WinXP user, the "wow" factor is probably
> pretty high. For those of us who recall the IBM/M$
> battle, it's not the better products that wins, it's
> the better promoted.

Marketing, lawyers, and bean counters "rule" all. 'No wonder I have such a 
dislike for all 3. ;)

Fred

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