Re: 64 bit Windows...

[vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Agreed, Rob. An idea - we have got so used to sniping at IBM that this feels a 
little strange, but here goes--something like let's tell anyone we can at IBM 
that we appreciate the new efforts. And really mean it. An, at the same time, 
ask for more. With some helpful ideas, maybe.

Just a thought - a little honey instead of vinegar.

Vern

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> Joe 
> 
> The trouble is that you are preaching to the choir. We all understand 
> what 64 bits means and the benefits, but the world out there does not, 
> and they won't do until MS tells them that 64 bit is what they need. 
> Then there will be further press articles about how Windows 64 is the 
> first mainstream 64 bit operating system. IBM should have told the 
> world about 64 bits 10 years ago, but they did not. 

<snip>
 
> So, rather than spending time debating, shouldn't we be trying to kick 
> IBM? Trouble is how do we do it? 
> 
> Rob