Re: Demise of uk.comp.os.win2000 and uk.comp.os.win95

The message <XlXTSOU6ymMDFAG7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
from Thomas Lee <tfl@xxxxxxxxx> contains these words:

> In message <3130303032303038433127DD85@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Grumach
> Macabre of Auchterloonie <grumach@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
> >But now I have started using Win 2000 Pro (mainly for its better USB
> >functionality) alongside Win 98SE and Linux, I find a lifeline is being
> >removed.

> Windows 2000 is out of support.
> >
> >And no, I have absolutely no intention of downgrading to XP

> You seem to be under the mistaken apprehension that XP is an earlier
> version - this is incorrect.

Grumach didn't claim XP be an earlier version, he just didn't want to
"Downgrade"(tm) to win2k's idiot offspring [1].

> > - I deplore, resent and reject the requirement to go running to Unkel
> >Willi if you want to transfer your copy to another machine, or expand
> >your existing box beyond the odd card or HD.

One serious consequence of a "Microsoft Fuckover"(tm) [2]

> Piracy is easier with Linux, I will grant you. But before you rant, you
> may choose to get the facts straight.

Correction: Piracy is pointless with Linux, whereas, it's inevitable
with proprietry closed source stuff.

[1] This a repeat of the similar downgrade from win95osr2 to win98.

[2] Like a "Makeover", only done the Microsoft way.

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Regards, John.

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