> BTW. Has someone estimated the losses in global economy caused by crappy > design of M$ OS'es? > -- Hadn't you noticed, since George W Bush (pronounced Toxic Texan) became World President, the World has shrunk to the size of the USA. Now the Global Economy doesn't matter, only the American Economy and as Micro$oft IS the American Economy..... It costs money to produce good software, and as aliens (i.e. Non US Citizens) are prepared to pay for crappy software why should Micro$oft hurt it's bottom line and hence the American Economy by producing good software. Of course I am not serious, I'm just giving the Menwith Hill Computers something to do. 8-) Regards Chris Carr -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu