[rescue] A bit of Fun

[Kurt Huhn]

On Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 12:51 PM, Michael A. Turner wrote:

> 	Since tempers seem to be up a little I thought maybe a bit of fun
> may help us out. How about the Rescue worst of awards ? This could be 
> the
> Alpha version. How about nominations for:
>
> 1. Worst Machine Architecture
>

Hmm.  Dunno.  I'd say x86, and cite a few examples, but I think I'd get 
flamed for that.

> 2. Worst Processor
>

Pentium-IV.  They lack the balls to do anything at speeds lower than 
about 2Ghz.  Personal experience with these has been Not Good.

> 3. Worst Operating system

Windows XP.  All the instability of any previous Windows, and all the 
goofy eye-candy, and none of the desireable features.

> 4. Worst Case Design
>

Packard Bell towers circa 1995.  All plastic outer skins, with goofy 
compartments, and metal braces in the most inconvenient of places.


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