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From: n023el@tamunix (Robert Ellis)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: 48SX ROM Versions & SYSEVALs
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Date: 30 Jun 90 13:00:43 GMT
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In article <1944@ryn.esg.dec.com> taber@ultnix.enet.dec.com (Patrick Taber) writes:
>> Does anyone know why Hewlett-Packard has already introduced so many ROM
>> versions in the 48 when the 28C had only two and the 28S one? Could it
>> be possible that the omnipotent calculator gurus have attempted to do
>> too much too soon? 
>> [ ...yadda, yada, yadda...]
>> Perhaps I should also
>> jump on the band wagon and begin worshipfully following the creators of
>> this sacred tool who later get rich from writing after market user guides
>> because the support literature that comes with the product is severely
>> handicapped.

>Perhaps you should jump to the point.

I did! Perhaps you should strive to increase your level of reading
comprehension to that of a college graduate in order to alleviate
the lack of understanding which you have so obviously demonstrated.

 
>> There are still some of us who are capable of independent thought. 
>[...yadda, yadda, yadda...]  
>> Hewlett-Packard should be aware that most people who have had to save and 
>> sacrifice to buy a high-end calculator, such as the 48, do not appreciate 
>> having to spend an extra $20 here and $50 there in order to take full 
>> advantage of the features for which it was marketed.

>Is the message here that you need someone to explain the calculator in
>simpler terms than those used in manual?
>What happened to the independent thought? 

Quite the contrary. Once again, you've failed to understand what you've
read, and missed the point. Apparently it is your thought about which you 
should show concern.   


>> Please no comments from those narrowly focused individuals who have obtained 
>> special favor status with Hewlett-Packard, and whose unrestrained praise is 
>> far too often expressed in this news group.

>I have no special status with HP, nor has HP every given me anything
>except my money's worth. 

Based on what I've seen thus far, it would be highly unlikely that you
would ever obtain such special status. However, I am glad that you feel 
good about the purchase price of your 48SX; they really are beautifully
conceived.  


>Copyright (c) 1990 Patrick Taber all rights reserved.

You really are out of your league. Maybe if you developed a finer command
of the English language your copyright might seem more appropriate. Upon
first reading your reply, I was quite embarrassed for you. There are many
articulate individuals who do monitor this news group.  


>This message may not be used by any law enforcement agency nor may it be
>used in any legal proceeding.  That's the law.

In consideration of everthing I have said so far, I find it incredulous
that you should know anything about the law. I come from a family of many
lawyers and I'm very aware of the multifaceted complexities involved in 
interpreting the law.

I will not take the time to explain my original posting, as it was
rhetorical, and only intended for a few individuals at Hewlett-Packard.