____/ Baldylocks-Ubuntu on Friday 31 August 2007 16:28 : \____
> Looks like the the morons at Microsoft have shot themselves in the foot
> again.
>
> For those of us that have to look after family and friends' creaking,
> groaning Windows boxes Autopatcher was a godsend.
>
> Lots of comments on there about this being the last straw and people
> ditching M$ cr@pware for Linux or Mac.
>
> For many people on slow or limited connections Autopatcher was their best
> way for keeping up to date, hell it's about the only way to get a new
> install online without leaving it wide open to attack during the hours of
> updates when updating online.
>
> http://www.autopatcher.com/134
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/08/30/autopatcher/comments/
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/08/30/autopatcher/
>
>
> David
Watch the following and watch the vanity:
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9590_22-6204980.html
Microsoft has decided that those who brought it where it is today (DEVELO~1)
are no longer needed and they can be kicked for their effort.
Another recent example:
Longhorn Reloaded killed by Microsoft
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| It's a bit disgusting as Microsoft has sent their lawyers just after
| they finished a "release", so all the work is done for nothing.
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http://avarus.com.ar/blog/2007/06/10/longhorn-reloaded-is-dead-as-expected/
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