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Re: Pronto edit for linux, Mac OSX etc...


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  • Subject: Re: Pronto edit for linux, Mac OSX etc...
  • From: "mark_harrison_uk1" <Mark.Harrison@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 19:57:29 -0000
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That's normal for MS's first attempt at anything though...

Remember Windows 1.0 (failed against GEM desktop)
Excel 1.0 (failed against 1-2-3)
Word 1.0 (failed against Wordperfect)
LAN Manager (failed against Novell)
Internet Explorer 1.0 (failed against Netscape)

Recognise a pattern, yet?

Mark


--- In ukha_d@y..., "Phillip Harris" <phil@a...> wrote:
> > All it takes is Compaq or Microsoft to take "all in one remote
> controls" a bit more seriously,
> > and it could seriously undercut the Pronto market.

> Microsoft *DID* take a stab at the high end domestic remote control
> market, went head to head with Philips and made a complete arse of
it!

> Phil


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