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List:       kde-linux
Subject:    Re: [kde-linux] Users guide to KDE?
From:       "Gaffer." <derrick_s () tesco ! net>
Date:       2008-07-04 19:24:12
Message-ID: 200807042024.12617.derrick_s () tesco ! net
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On Friday 04 July 2008 20:07, Anne Wilson wrote:
> On Friday 04 July 2008 19:57:51 Gaffer. wrote:
> > Anne,   I think you are missing the point.   The user expectation
> > of KDE 4  was based on the hype that was created by the
> > announcement of what it would be, compared to what was actually
> > presented !   Now we are saying "but wait until the next version
> > increment" !   What was promised in 4.0  might come in 4.1 or 4.2
> > or or or !
> >
> > The users expectations were very high based on what was offered !
> >   Users are now realising their disappointment !   Its like
> > offering a kid a bag of candy and giving them one piece !
>
> No, you are missing the point.  It was never promised that it would
> be like that from the start.  In addition, I and many others
> frequently pointed this out on mailing lists.  I have no time for
> this "If I can't have it today I'm taking my bat home" attitude. 
> It's acting like spoilt children.
>
> Anne

Your words are exactly what I am talking about !
The hype, once created, is hard to retract.

Quote:
"I and many others frequently pointed this out on mailing lists"  
Unquote:

Not everybody reads all lists !  I don't !  I just don't have the 
time.

-- 
Best Regards:
             Derrick.
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