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from: Ad
date: 2007-06-06 15:48:24
subject: Re: Microsoft threatens its Most Valuable Professional

From: Ad 

Mike N. wrote:
> On Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:38:01 +1000, John Beckett
>  wrote:
>
>> When you actually read Microsoft's side of the story, it sounds a whole
>> lot different (what a surprise...).
>
>    Is there a link to Microsoft's side that explains Weber's position?   It
> sounds like the lawyers forgot to include an important clause in the VS
> Express EULA, and are trying to back-door-lawyer it in through
> intimidation.

Massively bad PR

Basically:

(A) The VS stuff is closed so why not instead devote your time & effort
to say...Eclipse?

(B) Amateurs etc don't need to test their poxy little apps.


Great messages to send.

Adam

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