Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-13 Thread Mike Leone
expecting an instant barrage of responses from a group of other users is likewise over the top, that's I have an idea that most who send messages like that DON'T realize this is a volunteer mail list; they expect it to be a method that the company uses to provide support. An official channel, if

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-13 Thread Ed Tharp
my guess is that most folks are already frustrated with life in general, and by the time they reach for help, they are more frustrated than usual. hopefully this list can make life better for a few folks (myself included...thanks all) On Tuesday 13 November 2001 15:22, you wrote: expecting

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-13 Thread Jose Luis Vazquez Gonzalez
I guess he was playing 'psicologial war' on the list, trying to challenge it in a way, in a rude way, anyway Jose El Lunes 12 Noviembre 2001 20:27, Patricia Ballad escribió: Wow - I'm impressed. You flamed an entire list (in duplicate, might I add!) because you didn't get the answer you

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread Patricia Ballad
Wow - I'm impressed. You flamed an entire list (in duplicate, might I add!) because you didn't get the answer you wanted from a free resource of volunteers. If you want answers that automagically appear at your command, might I suggest you contact the sales department of any of the companies

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread H.J.Bathoorn
On Monday 12 November 2001 20:27, you wrote: Wow - I'm impressed. You flamed an entire list (in duplicate, might I add!) because you didn't get the answer you wanted from a free resource of volunteers. If you want answers that automagically appear at your command, might I suggest you

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread Patricia Ballad
Yes, I realize responding at all was probably a bit juvenile. However, there is logic behind it. I haven't been on this list very long, and it seems like we get all too many of this type of post - basically You guys didn't solve my problem in the time frame I expected, therefore I feel the

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread Mario Michael da Costa
I would just like to add that some of the users of this list live in different time zones, so it is wishfulll thinking to expect a reply right away. I am not sure about this but i suppose AOL is predominantly used in the USA. that could be the reason for your prompt reply. and David we are all

RE: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread Arnab_Ganguly
] Subject: Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-( File: message.footer.txt I would just like to add that some of the users of this list live in different time zones, so it is wishfulll thinking to expect a reply right away. I am not sure about this but i suppose AOL is predominantly used

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread ltiu
Hey D. Dodd. Did you get any answers from the newbie forum. If you could be so kind as to enlighten us experts on how your problem got fixed. That way, we can help the next one like you that comes along. Thanks. On Monday 12 November 2001 10:50, you wrote: I have decided to go with ManDrake

Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread Carroll Grigsby
Dodd, David J wrote: I have decided to go with ManDrake 8.0 instead of 8.1 because of the difficultly with it recognizing my cd/dvd drive or my floppy drive (Dell Inspiron 4000). I gave in and loaded 8.0 last night and it installed without a hitch. Thanks to all the experts on this

RE: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-(

2001-11-12 Thread Ferris, Thomas M
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [expert] 8.0 good :-) - 8.1 bad :-( Dodd, David J wrote: I have decided to go with ManDrake 8.0 instead of 8.1 because of the difficultly with it recognizing my cd/dvd drive or my floppy drive (Dell Inspiron 4000). I gave in and loaded 8.0