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From: rjg@umnstat.uucp (Robert J. Granvin)
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Subject: Re: W91 USENIX in retrospect
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Date: 5 Feb 91 19:00:26 GMT
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>Usenix folk are interested in neat new technology, nice toys, and
>interesting and tasty things to eat and drink.   They have little
>concern for fancy service, bartenders in tuxedos and armies of waiters.

Just as a personal comment, for anyone who is taking score, I like neat
new technology, but I also appreciate good service at good facilities,
and am willing to pay for it.  If I'm passing through a city on my way
to somewhere else, and just a place to crash, a Motel 6 ot a cardboard
box will do just fine.  If I'm going to exist someplace for a while, I'm 
happy to pay extra (although sometimes grudgingly :-) for better quality 
and superior service.  But that's just me (comfort alert! :-).

Robert J. Granvin                           E/Mail: rjg@umnstat.stat.umn.edu
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