[Ham-Computers] RE: internet connection/pda phones

[fkamp at comcast.net]

jeff wrote:
> James B wrote:
>> Thanks, I wanted to see if I would get a real world
>> opinion from someone who had actually used both
>> versions or just some more anti-Microsoft BS.
>> 
>> As I suspected, I'm not going to get a truley unbiased
>> opinion on this list
> 
> Apparently you got the answer you were expecting.
> 
> 
> Btw, an opinion is precisely that.  If someone does not
> like MS, it's an opinion - not `bashing'.  It is based
> upon something.
> 
> Using your logic, I can refer to you as a Pro-Microsoft
> banner-carrier. But I won't.
> 
> 
> I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck.
> 

HUH!!?  When did choice of operating systems get to be a 
religious experience?  I guess I could ask the same about 
advocates of HI-FI quality audio via SSB.  Or why tubes are 
so-o-o-o much better than transistors. Or why some believe 
they were abducted by aliens.  All of these things have one 
significant thing in common.  They require more than just a 
little faith.  Faith, the unquestionable belief (loyalty) in 
concepts that cannot be proven.  Or in other words, 
conclusions that have no reason or are not influenced by 
accepted facts.

'My operating system is better than yours' is the worst kind 
of brand loyalty.  It is better because that is what you are 
using.  That does not make it better for everyone, but it is 
probably the most logical reason for use by someone making 
the claim.

If we define 'use' as really using something to do 
measurable work, then those who claim 'theirs is best 
because it works AND they know how to use it' is probably 
the best of all criteria.  Still, it does not mean it is 
best for all applications or users all around.

It takes a very uneducated person to make such claims.  That 
or someone who has an ego as big as all outdoors.  Or, maybe 
someone with an agenda to drive up sales of the product praised.

When hearing someone advocating a product, you might want to 
take a look at the credentials of the advocate.

For instance, what does a retired baseball pitcher know 
about foundation repair?  Yet he is on the radio here, 
locally, on a regular basis, expounding on how good a 
particular service is.

Buyer beware.  That is true of persons accepting opinions as 
applicable fact, as well as individuals purchasing commodities.

Just my two cents worth. I like to think I am being 
objective. I am certainly not looking for a confrontation, 
and appologies in advance to those who take offense.

Regards,
Frank Kamp