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From: plutchak@vms.macc.wisc.edu
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Subject: Re: Which Computer?
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Date: Tue, 8-Sep-87 10:43:06 EDT
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Summary: Follow-ups to net.bicycle?

In article <77800008@uiucdcsp> gillies@uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu writes:
>As a professional programmer, I would personally buy a [Brand X]
>because the operating system software is much better.  The difference
>is like buying a $600 racing bike, versus a $70 heavy Huffy "American"
>bike.  ...Simpler parts (cheaper software) suffice to get an enjoyable ride
>out of the racing bike's frame-- which will almost always be a joy to ride.  

  Then again, why buy a racehorse when all you need to do is plow a field?
I just *love* analogies!

P.S.  Ever try winter commuting on a racing bike? :-)
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  Joel Plutchak

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