Who out there is a Microsoft supporter?

WarmAndSCSI

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I personally support Microsoft all the way. They aren't an evil monopoly plus they write the best darn server apps out there.

.NET rules!
 

PCHO

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As for their business practices...ehh, I'm indifferent. I would probably do the same types of things if I were them.

Their products r0x0r tho.
 

Chaotic42

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I support MS I suppose, because I bought a copy of Windows XP.

If something works, and I need it, I'll get it. Windows XP is a superior product. I'm a supporter of quality.
 

glenn1

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I'd personally support MSFT a little more if their stock paid a dividend or did a big stock buyback... they're sitting on about $42 billion in cash right now, why not send a bit of that the shareholder's way? What are they planning to do with that kind of loot sitting in a bank account, buy Iceland or some other small country?
 

RSI

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Originally posted by: FrancesBeansRevenge
I have no problems with Microsoft.
I only wish thier profits were directed into my pockets.
lol
 

WarmAndSCSI

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Yay! No Microsoft haters have posted. :p

BTW, I'm also a big fan of Linux even though I'm not wearing my 2.4 source shirt right now ;)
 

Red Dawn

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I'm startoing to get disillusioned regarding MS. After their last trick with the WMP EULA and the rumors about Pallidun(sp) I think they are getting too invasive. Honestly, if Linux did what Windows did I'd just as soon use that (Now watch the Linux Weenies come out and say it does)
 

Cyberian

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What are they planning to do with that kind of loot sitting in a bank account, buy Iceland or some other small country?
Couldn't you get Nauru or Tuvalu for that kind of money?
 

WarmAndSCSI

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BTW, if anybody wants to give me a job here's a basic run-down on my experience and accomplishments(not limited to the stuff listed):

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Languages: C++, Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, TSQL, XML, HTML

Operating Systems: DOS (All versions), Windows 3.0, Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 For Workgroups, Windows 95 (OSR2), Windows 98 (SE), Windows Me, Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Mac OS, RedHat Linux 6.2, RedHat Linux 7.1

Software: Microsoft Office (95-XP), Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Professional, Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, Internet Information Services (4.0,5.0,5.5), Microsoft ISA Server 2000, Active Server Pages, COM/COM+/MTS/DCOM, Active Directory and ADSI/LDAP, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Collaboration Data Objects (CDO), Apache Web Server, Apache Jakarta, Apache Tomcat, Adobe Photoshop 6.0, Adobe Premiere 6.0, Jasc Paint Shop Pro 4/6/7, Avid SoftImage XSI 1.5, Corel Bryce 5

8+ years using Microsoft Windows operating systems.

4 years running Information Systems for my current business ION WebDesign

4 years assisting people with computer problems and working for free - including work at my school

4.0 GPA through all of K-9 grades (currently haven't started 10th grade yet)

Multiple honors awards for high grade point average

Consecutive science and math awards throughout school

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I'm also 14 yo which might pose a problem getting a job....
 

Ameesh

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Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Bill Gates is God, followed shortly by John Carmack.

I support MS completely.

Viper GTS

wow and i thought i was a fanatic!
 

joohang

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Holy shmokes!

You are 14 and you can program COM+ and DCOM in VB and C++? And you know how to run Exchange?

<-- feels like a dumbass
 

aswedc

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I don't like either WPA or that new hardware security crap but Linux is nowhere near being a viable alternative on the desktop, and Apple is way too expensive.

TheUnhappyCamper: Your images.ionwd.com subdomain is down...
 

manly

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Originally posted by: baffled2
Overall, I'm quite pleased with MS products, each new OS is more robust than the last:)
Damn straight, Winblows ME was a drastic improvement over W2K and W98SE.