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Subject: Re: Where Are The Computer Compamies?
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On 2025-06-03 12:00, Lester Thorpe wrote:
> On Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:48:31 +0000, Tyrone wrote:
> 
>>
>> Apple is the largest computer and software company in the world. And every
>> computer they sell is running Unix. From Macs to watches.
>>
> 
> Did I not say that Apple is not a computer and software company but rather
> that it is a TOY company.
> 
> Did I not fucking say that?  Huh?  Did I fucking not?
> 
> Who the fuck are you to attempt to overturn my infallible statements?
> 
> Huh?  Who the fuck are you?
> 
> I was a college instructor and I encountered class after class of
> intellectual deadbeats like you who are now undoubtedly successful
> in the world and who now undoubtedly prefer Apple products.
> 
> But an intellectual deadbeat, like you, cannot distinguish a real
> computer from a toy.
> 
> Apple is a toy company.
> 
> The case is closed.
> 
> Fuck you.
You were a college instructor?

I think I understand why that is a past tense situation.