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An 'Open Letter to Apple'

Posted by Hemos on from the proteron-complains dept.

ndpatel writes "It looks like Apple has a a success in Panther, but it also seems like they've ruffled a few feathers over at Proteron by incorporating a new Windows-esque task switcher that mimics (most of) the functionality of Proteron's LiteSwitch X utility for Jaguar. Proteron has written an "Open Memo" to Apple, but it doesn't seem like Apple really cares. Shades of Karelia, Watson, and Sherlock 3? Is Apple screwing its smaller developers, or just refining their software with relatively obvious improvements?"

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  1. Open Letter to /. by duffbeer703 · · Score: 4, Funny

    To whom it may concern:

    Open letters are both extremely obnoxious and grossly ineffective.

    If you feel the need to write an open letter, please seek professional medical help. If your initials are "ESR", or if you are a party to the SCO lawsuit, please unplug your computer and hang yourself with the cord.

    Thank you,

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    Conformity is the jailer of freedom and enemy of growth. -JFK
  2. Don't worry... by thatguywhoiam · · Score: 4, Funny
    Apple is just smarter than MS. Windows is simply missing hundreds of obvious features.

    Dude, Microsoft leads the field in innovation. Why, pop-up blocking will be available built into Windows in a mere 2.5 years.

    :)

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    If Jesus wants me it knows where to find me.
  3. The front page by ScriptGuru · · Score: 3, Funny
    LiteSwitch X's front page says:
    Dear Apple:
    You forgot some important features.

    Seems like adding those features just responds to that message.
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    Yet another signature that refers to itself. The irony and humor is dead.
  4. Re:From Proteron to Apple by Noah+Adler · · Score: 2, Funny

    No!!! Credit should never be given to Microsoft! What, are you crazy?

    Not on Slashdot buddy...