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From: cs161fhn@sdcc10.ucsd.edu (Dennis Lou)
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Subject: Re: Dumbest DOS in the World!
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Date: 14 Jan 91 18:24:21 GMT
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In article <GERRY.91Jan14100211@onion.frc.ri.cmu.edu> gerry@frc2.frc.ri.cmu.edu (Gerry Roston) writes:
>I think the point of the original post was to point out the
>deficiencies in MSDOS, which abound.  Anyone who honestly believes
>that MSDOS is not a steaming pile, probably also believes in Santa
>Claus and the Easter Bunny.  Comparing MSDOS to UNIX is like comparing
>an old VW Bug to a new Porsche. 
>
>Now, if you want to make the arguement that most people only need
>Bugs, that's a different discussion.

You also forgot to mention the fact that you can build up a VW Bug
that will beat a Ford Mustang 5.0 in a drag race.

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