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Re: what is this folow up thingy?
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Wed, 28 Oct 1998 13:07:55 GMT
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Once upon a time, cjc@NOSPAMnewsguy.com (Mike Stanley) wrote:
> I think it still works depending on the software. Installing Lego
> Creator, which I did today, is like installing vanity plates, or maybe
> new wipers. Installing an OS or a networking package, now that is
> something more along the lines of auto-work that ought to be done by a
> professional.
Except that installing vanity plates rarely causes a conflict with
your car-stereo, and wiper blades don't usually come with upgrades to
the electric system.(1)
LEGO Island includes DirectX 5, and when I installed it, I could no
longer use QuickRes to switch up to 1600x1200 on my computer. Why? I
don't know. Oh, yeah, and my computer started randomly rebooting (I
must be a geek; the problem with getting high-resolution was more
important to me than the crashing problem).
Even with limitations, I still like the mechanic/computer guru
analogy.
Steve
(1) Hmm. This could be a hint for software makers. Wiper blades come
in a zillion sizes, maybe software should, too.
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