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From: dunham2@ac.dal.ca
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Subject: Re: Linux thoroughly insulted by Infoworld!
Message-ID: <1995Feb8.065834.33729@ac.dal.ca>
Date: 8 Feb 95 06:58:34 -0400
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In article <tgmD35snL.9tn@netcom.com>, tgm@netcom.com (Thomas G. McWilliams) writes:
 
> Finally a breath of truth. The Lada is one of the best examples of
> Soviet engineering. When working above the arctic circle I can think 
> of no finer automobile. The damn thing starts and runs in any weather.
> When it comes to cold weather automobiles and hydro-electric power,
> give me Soviet technology any day of the week. There is something 
> about northern engineering which defines the word "robust". Perhaps
> operating systems count as well.
>

Hmmm..... Now just think of what might have developed if OS/2
had been created by a team based in Rankin Inlet. Maybe Mr.
Bill should move the Seattle Campus there. Certainly there
would be little goofing off on the lawn this time of year.
But I bet you can't get pizza delivered in under 2 weeks.

(2 points if you can find Rankin Inlet) 


Alan Hurshman