The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone activation
is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one is always
activated. If so, what's the point?

Alias

What is the point of your existence? And, who cares that you do?

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
news:f0t381$o96$1@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone activation
> is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one is always
> activated. If so, what's the point?
>
> Alias[/color]

Anyone who can see MS's point of view could answer that:
protoplasmic entity proof - not a bot. Advances in voice
synth and programming can't get past the Turing test yet.

"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message news:f0t381$o96$1@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone activation
> is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one is always
> activated. If so, what's the point?
>
> Alias[/color]

Richard Urban wrote:[color=blue]
> What is the point of your existence? And, who cares that you do?
>[/color]

I didn't think you could answer the question with anything other than
your usual insults.

Alias

I asked a question and stated true a fact.

Where do you see an insult in that?

I strongly suggest that you consider posting here to be with others of your
kind [url]http://www.psychtracker.com/index.php[/url]

--


Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
news:f0t61f$2c8$3@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> Richard Urban wrote:[color=green]
>> What is the point of your existence? And, who cares that you do?
>>[/color]
>
> I didn't think you could answer the question with anything other than your
> usual insults.
>
> Alias[/color]

Alias,

I am neither a fan nor a supporter, and this thing, among others, such as
calling-home-at-their-chosen-time, and so on will eventually drive me
farther away.

It is not a question about if but as to when. I won't be surprised that
many will be the same.

On the other hand, I do think putting more efforts on developing viable
alternatives should be priority one. I am sorry but I just don't think now
is the time, and as mentioned before, OS or platform is not the key.

OK, one more tip - This company fortifies its positions with four strategic
lines - OS (server and desktop), Office, Development Tools, and Misc.(games,
hardware, and so on) and very soon it will focus on the Web applications for
another major transformation (which is very good).

So no one can compete with it just by one single item, it takes more than
that.


"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> a écrit dans le message de
news:f0t381$o96$1@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone activation
> is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one is always
> activated. If so, what's the point?
>
> Alias[/color]

Richard Urban wrote:[color=blue]
> I asked a question and stated true a fact.[/color]

No, you didn't, and you know it.
[color=blue]
>
> Where do you see an insult in that?[/color]

If you have to ask, you'll never know.
[color=blue]
>
> I strongly suggest that you consider posting here to be with others of
> your kind [url]http://www.psychtracker.com/index.php[/url][/color]

Can't help yourself, can you?

Alias

Alias wrote:
[color=blue]
> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone activation
> is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one is always
> activated. If so, what's the point?
>
> Alias[/color]

From a logical perspective there can only be one point. It maintains the
very special relationship that Microsoft expects between itself and its
customers. It ensures that Microsoft customers MUST be enslaved to the
whims of Microsoft. There is always the chance that Microsoft will not
activate a particular system and that is good enough to keep the control
over the user that Microsoft has enshrined in both its EULAs and its
dominance of the world's desktops. It is all about control and tying in the
customer to the seller.

As you've found out Alias, the only way to escape, is to run an alternative
operating system. Unfortunately, many cannot even visualize a world free of
corporate domination in all aspects of their lives. What's good for General
Motors is good for the World - so goes the mindset. And that is precisely
what they (the corporate elite) want everyone of us to believe.

Love and Kisses,
Doris

--
My Microsoft Hero (he loves this company!) ... [url]http://tinyurl.com/yp9cn2[/url]
Title Says It All ... [url]http://tinyurl.com/2ssodl[/url]

xfile wrote:[color=blue]
> Alias,
>
> I am neither a fan nor a supporter, and this thing, among others, such
> as calling-home-at-their-chosen-time, and so on will eventually drive me
> farther away.
>
> It is not a question about if but as to when. I won't be surprised that
> many will be the same.
>
> On the other hand, I do think putting more efforts on developing viable
> alternatives should be priority one. I am sorry but I just don't think
> now is the time, and as mentioned before, OS or platform is not the key.
>
> OK, one more tip - This company fortifies its positions with four
> strategic lines - OS (server and desktop), Office, Development Tools,
> and Misc.(games, hardware, and so on) and very soon it will focus on the
> Web applications for another major transformation (which is very good).
>
> So no one can compete with it just by one single item, it takes more
> than that.[/color]

That's all fine and good but, if everyone is activated via the phone,
what's the point?

Alias[color=blue]
>
>
> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> a écrit dans le message de
> news:f0t381$o96$1@aioe.org...[color=green]
>> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone
>> activation is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one
>> is always activated. If so, what's the point?
>>
>> Alias[/color]
>[/color]

"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
news:f0t381$o96$1@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone activation
> is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one is always
> activated. If so, what's the point?
>
> Alias[/color]

You already know the answer to this and you disagree with the answer
(choices MS has taken). How do I know this? Because it's already been
discussed in this NG MORE THEN ONCE with you as an active participant.

So what's the point of your thread here if not to start YET ANOTHER flame
war?

Another troll has set out some flame bait.

"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
news:f0t818$7qt$1@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> Richard Urban wrote:[color=green]
>> I asked a question and stated true a fact.[/color]
>
> No, you didn't, and you know it.
>[color=green]
>>
>> Where do you see an insult in that?[/color]
>
> If you have to ask, you'll never know.
>[color=green]
>>
>> I strongly suggest that you consider posting here to be with others of
>> your kind [url]http://www.psychtracker.com/index.php[/url][/color]
>
> Can't help yourself, can you?
>
> Alias[/color]

Wow! This is very interesting. This is person #12 (?) having to explain
these things to you alias. Don't you find it odd that more and more people
are having to make the EXACT SAME comments to you?

"What is the point of your existence?"

A question, not an insult. The answer is...no point at all.

"And, who cares that you do?"

Again, a question. The answer is....not me!

Now, you'll probably find my answers to those questions insulting as you
well should.

Now we just need your buddy adam to come in at the end of the thread and
give his meaningless input.

"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
news:f0t83b$7qt$2@aioe.org...[color=blue]
> That's all fine and good but, if everyone is activated via the phone,
> what's the point?[/color]

Ok, I'll bit. This is a grossly exaggerated assumption on your part. Start
with that and see where you wind up.

Justin wrote:[color=blue]
> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
> news:f0t83b$7qt$2@aioe.org...[color=green]
>> That's all fine and good but, if everyone is activated via the phone,
>> what's the point?[/color]
>
> Ok, I'll bit. This is a grossly exaggerated assumption on your part.
> Start with that and see where you wind up.[/color]

You've met someone who's been turned down? I haven't, nor have I seen
anyone post that they had either here or on xp.general.

Alias

Justin wrote:[color=blue]
> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
> news:f0t381$o96$1@aioe.org...[color=green]
>> The MS fanboys and their supporters constantly say that phone
>> activation is "no big deal". It seems, then, that when one calls, one
>> is always activated. If so, what's the point?
>>
>> Alias[/color]
>
> You already know the answer to this and you disagree with the answer
> (choices MS has taken). How do I know this? Because it's already been
> discussed in this NG MORE THEN ONCE with you as an active participant.
>
> So what's the point of your thread here if not to start YET ANOTHER
> flame war?
>
> Another troll has set out some flame bait.[/color]

Don't know the answer, eh?

Alias

Justin wrote:[color=blue]
> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.bg> wrote in message
> news:f0t818$7qt$1@aioe.org...[color=green]
>> Richard Urban wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> I asked a question and stated true a fact.[/color]
>>
>> No, you didn't, and you know it.
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> Where do you see an insult in that?[/color]
>>
>> If you have to ask, you'll never know.
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> I strongly suggest that you consider posting here to be with others
>>> of your kind [url]http://www.psychtracker.com/index.php[/url][/color]
>>
>> Can't help yourself, can you?
>>
>> Alias[/color]
>
> Wow! This is very interesting. This is person #12 (?) having to
> explain these things to you alias. Don't you find it odd that more and
> more people are having to make the EXACT SAME comments to you?
>
> "What is the point of your existence?"
>
> A question, not an insult. The answer is...no point at all.
>
> "And, who cares that you do?"
>
> Again, a question. The answer is....not me!
>
> Now, you'll probably find my answers to those questions insulting as you
> well should.
>
> Now we just need your buddy adam to come in at the end of the thread and
> give his meaningless input.[/color]

Please get back to me when you finish your reading comprehension course
and have studied what a rhetorical question is.

Until then, STFU.

Alias