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Date:      Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:45:32 +0100
From:      "Anthony Atkielski" <anthony@freebie.atkielski.com>
To:        <smorton@acm.org>, <questions@FreeBSD.ORG>
Subject:   Re: Feeding the Troll (Was: freebsd as a desktop ?)
Message-ID:  <020701c178a1$715e7c90$0a00000a@atkielski.com>
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Simon writes:

> Well I think we are consuming enough bandwidth
> as it is without demanding justification for
> things we both agree on.

Or perhaps you realize that the things we agree on cannot be "justified" any
more than the things on which we disagree, but admitting that would destroy your
attempt to discredit my assertions by demanding justification for them.

> If UNIX is good for 0 users (server) and 2 users
> (time-sharing), why is it no good for 1 user?

First of all, server use and timesharing use are both multiuser enviroments.
And multiuser design differs significantly from single-user design.

> What is so special about the number 1?

Remember this question the next time you feel inclined to, say, complain about
Microsoft being a "monopoly."

> That is my last word on the subject.  I'm sure
> most people on the list are beyond fed up with
> this thread by now.  I know I am.

If you are fed up, all you have to do is stop replying.


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