From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Received: from mail016.syd.optusnet.com.au ([210.49.20.174]) by speech.braille.uwo.ca with esmtp (Exim 3.35 #1 (Debian)) id 17qVvT-00078q-00 for ; Sun, 15 Sep 2002 05:42:47 -0400 Received: from borg. (blaax6-b202.dialup.optusnet.com.au [198.142.211.202]) by mail016.syd.optusnet.com.au (8.11.1/8.11.1) with ESMTP id g8F9gja30012 for ; Sun, 15 Sep 2002 19:42:45 +1000 Received: from shaun_oliver by borg. with local (Exim 3.35 #1 (Debian)) id 17qVvZ-0000PQ-00 for ; Sun, 15 Sep 2002 19:42:53 +1000 Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 19:42:52 +1000 To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca Subject: Re: (rant) why microsoft is not easy to use Message-ID: <20020915094252.GA1565@borg> References: <3.0.6.32.20020915034837.007ab570@pop3.netins.net> <20020915010146.GF10373@afb.net> <20020914081634.ZVHC22374.priv-edtnes11-hme0.telusplanet.net@a7a42593> <20020914081634.ZVHC22374.priv-edtnes11-hme0.telusplanet.net@a7a42593> <3.0.6.32.20020914122335.007a45e0@pop3.netins.net> <20020915010146.GF10373@afb.net> <3.0.6.32.20020915034837.007ab570@pop3.netins.net> <3.0.6.32.20020915040535.007a2710@pop3.netins.net> <3.0.6.32.20020915042445.007ae480@pop3.netins.net> <20020915093721.GB1454@borg> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <20020915093721.GB1454@borg> User-Agent: Mutt/1.3.28i From: shaun_oliver@optusnet.com.au Sender: speakup-admin@braille.uwo.ca Errors-To: speakup-admin@braille.uwo.ca X-BeenThere: speakup@braille.uwo.ca X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.11 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: speakup@braille.uwo.ca List-Help: List-Post: List-Subscribe: , List-Id: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: On Sun, Sep 15, 2002 at 07:37:21PM +1000, shaun_oliver@optusnet.com.au wrote: > ok, as for linux having a better tcp/ip stack, I believe that to be > true. However, that won't enhance the performance of your 56k modem. > still go for dsl but make sure you can configure it with yer linux > utilities. unfortunately, alot of isps still want you to use windows and > internet exploder for the setting up and maintaining of yer dsl > connection. > and I'm glad you're doing a network administration course. I only wish > the college I attend over here would rather sell they're soul to > microsoft rather than teach us linux. > incidentally so would some of the teachers but that's another story. woops, that didn't work now did it. I meant to say that the college I attend here should allow for some linux stuff rather than sell they're soul to microsoft. and on the idea of calling a truse, souhnds good to me. I see windows and easy in the same message and I flip. however, linux ain't always easy either. if it was all easy, we'd all be experts at it. > > -- > Shaun Oliver > > > In a world without fences > and walls who needs Windows and Gates? > > EMAIL: shaun_oliver@optusnet.com.au > ICQ: 76958435 > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup -- Shaun Oliver In a world without fences and walls who needs Windows and Gates? EMAIL: shaun_oliver@optusnet.com.au ICQ: 76958435