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A.  What is he stupid? Doesn't the title "linux greate games" mean
something?
b.  Linux software won't work in dos mode iether.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Ward" <slingshooter@valkyrie.net>
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Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 2:50 AM
Subject: Amazingly dumb remark about Linux


> While on this subject here is one I recently read. Man I don't
> know to laugh or feel sorrow for the guy.The guy obviously never heard of
> Linux, or knows 0 except Microshaft.
>
>  Linux doesn't support Windows ME
> , June 15, 2001
> Reviewer: A gamer from Pittsburgh, PA United States
> I purchased Linux 100 Great games and it arrived today on 6/15/01. I
wasn't
> interested
> in playing the games for myself. The reason why I purchased the cd is that
> my son's,
> who are 18 and 20, love to play video games. I thought these 100 great
games
> were
> a good value for the price. And there would be plenty of games they could
> play when
> they visit here at my home. I am in shock! I tried to install the cd
titles,
> but
> unfortunately they don't support Windows ME, and my attemps were
> unsuccessful. Linux
> 100 Great Games only runs in MS-DOS mode. I knew that I should haven't
> opened the
> package and mailed it back for a refund. I am sorry that I had purchased
> this game
> pack. Is anyone interested in buying this from me?
>
>
>
>
>
>
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