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Subject: Re: MSC 4.0 -> MSC 5.0 conversion experiences
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Date: Mon, 30-Nov-87 15:16:07 EST
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Summary: Cringeley Column in Nov. 30 Infoworld


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In the Nov. 30th Cringeley column, he really lets MSC 5.0 / QuickC
really have it with both barrels.  Surprisingly, he claims that
MSC5.0 gets indigestion when used with Western Digital HD
controller cards being the root of mysterious errors.  I find it
a little hard to believe that one of the PeeCees out in Redmond or
else on of the Beta people didn't have a WD controller.  I guess
we're still in the stage where MSC5.0 is coalescing from vapor ware.
Condensation ware, perhaps?

This whole vapor ware situation (not just Microsoft is guilty) is
starting to get out of hand.  It seems like one's company just
isn't in vogue unless it names the next version any more than 15
minutes after the current version hits the streets.  Never mind
that coding hasn't even begun on the upgrade.  Some companies are
verging on vacuum ware-- absolutely no substance to announcements.

--Bill