Re: VHS versus Betamax (was: Let's unite to destroy Microsoft!)

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From: Tiggr
Date: Thu, 06 Feb 1997 00:00

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In article <5davp9$3...@nnrp1.news.primenet.com>,
<URL:mailto:gmar...@primenet.com> wrote:

> Yes, it delivered what the consumer wanted, but that does not refute
> the point that it was technically inferior.  Windows is clearly
> technically inferior, yet it apparently gives (most) consumers what
> they want. 

ROTFL

I'd hazard a guess that most of the customers know no better ie it doesn't
give them what they want, but they don't know of an alternative!

Anyway what about S-VHS

("I know nothing" - just couldn't resist the wind-up!)

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From: Tiggr <T...@whitekt.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: VHS versus Betamax (was: Let's unite to destroy Microsoft!)
Date: 1997/02/06
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