Re: Alternatives to the iPod?
Ernest Schaal wrote:
> in article d75rrh$3ae$1@nnrp.gol.com, B Robson at luvrethecat@hinet.com
> wrote on 5/27/05 10:06 AM:
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>>Ernest Schaal wrote:
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>>>On what basis do you make a statement like that? It sure says a lot about
>>>your lack of intelligence and reasoning skills.
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>>>By the way, I don't have any Captain and Toneil, or whatever the last name
>>>is.
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>>More of a Neil Diamond type are you?
>>"I am I said ..."
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> Wow, you do make a lot of stupid assumptions about people don't you? I
> notice that you do that quite a lot. It reflects poorly on your intelligence
> or on your judgment.
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> I am curious what ridiculous assumption you will make next.
It's being narrowed down. Probably something like Rolling Stones. Man
they still R-O-C-K.
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>>>Because you said so? Wow, what a persuasive argument!
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>>No, because it is.
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> No one can say you don't have opinions. Still, merely stating something is a
> fact "because it is" has absolutely no persuasive effect. It reflects poorly
> on your intelligence or on your judgment.
Facts don't need persuasive effect. Ignorant people can't be helped.
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>>>Are you saying that a Mac is not a computer? Are you really that dumb, or
>>>that bitter?
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>>Computers with an s.
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> Actually there are a variety of Macs available. Also, iTunes and iPods are
> compatible with machines using the Windows platform.
Who cares? And why would any one want iTunes?
> "Double"? This is the type of statement that makes me wonder further about
> your intelligence and your judgment.
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> Apple computers come with a wide range of models and a wide range of prices
> (starting at $499). As a rule, Macs are slightly more expensive than a
> Windows machine having similar features.
That is roughly $200 worth of hardware. Be sure to put some extra memory
in it. Oh, you'll need a screen as well.
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> The Mac OS 10.4 operating system presently sells for $129. According to the
> Microsoft web site, Windows XP Professional sells for $299.
I'll give you a tip. Build a Power PC machine from components and buy
Mac's latest Animation, you'll have enough leftover to buy some nice new
clothes. Now, I don't know if it is technical possible to build your own
Mac but it is theoretically possible for around 1/2 the price.
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> If you are not bitter, why you sound so in your messages. You come across in
> your messages as some poor slob,
slob? I swim 3 times a week.
> who is bitter about living in some small hovel
small by western standards, not hovel.
> bitter about working in a low-paying job,
low-paying? What the fuck do you think I do? Flip burgers or teach at
Nova Kids?
> bitter about not having any social life.
In the period Aug 1999 to Jul 2000 I had no social life.
> Maybe you are a lot better in real life, but I can only
> judge you by what you write.
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