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Re: Windows vs. UNIX (you are so ready for B*LLSH*T marketing, *!NOT!*)

From: Eric D. Pierce <PierceED_at_csus.edu>
Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 12:18:47 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.002F7A72.20010502115100@fatcity.com>

Jared,

Apparently there are "super geniuses" at IBM may have invented a time machine (along with free "underground" golf planners) that explains the "90 days" business.

See appended text.

On 1 May 2001, at 17:05, Jared Still wrote:

> I chuckle every time I see that ad.
>
> Does IBM think they can lease Int'l phone line
> capacity, have it all setup and working in 90 days?
>
> It takes that long just to get DSL.

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