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From: micki@thraine.UUCP (Michelle Stone)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.c++
Subject: Re: Borland C++
Message-ID: <471@thraine.UUCP>
Date: 1 Aug 90 17:57:18 GMT
References: <1990Jul31.203133.16191@cs.utk.edu>
Reply-To: micki@thraine.UUCP (Michelle Stone)
Organization: Analog Design Tools Inc., Sunnyvale, CA.
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In article <1990Jul31.203133.16191@cs.utk.edu> rthomps@utkux1.utk.edu (020R4BMH) writes:
>Sorry if I am wasting bandwidth, but anyone inquiring about
>Borland C++ might want to hear what I just experienced...
>
>I called to inquire and I was met with a very shrewd saleslady...
>Fine if we can order it through coupons, but if you want additional
>information...be prepared for a court hearing, she did not even
>believe I was a student...OH WELL!
>
>I think I'll wait for Microsofts C++

Well... I just wanted to add my two cents worth.  I have called the 
Borland people a few times and have had no problems.  I certainly
wouldn't make a decision like this based on one phone call!