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Gene Fitzpatrick
Well folks,
Since we are at the end of this ride, I gotta say, it has been fun.
Now that the RTM is out, and the market release is just around the corner, I
figure I will be coming here less and less.
I however will say that I have learned a lot through our interactions. Both
on the technical side and on the personal side. And I will leave you all
with a couple simple thoughts.
1. Things don't always go as you plan or wish. We have learned this through
our time together. Some things we don't expect become a pleasent surprise,
like the RC2 release. Some things you hope for just don't come thorough,
like the RTM for CPP. But the ride has been fun, and I have enjoyed it.
2. We have shown that everyone has the ability to help others. Whether you
are a novice or an expert. I have given advice and gotten some great advice.
Good work and kudos to all
3. Every little bit helps. Now when I have an issue, I get a message on my
screen telling me "Microsoft has fixed this issue for the release version of
Vista. That tells me that the bug reports have not gone un-noticed. Applauds
to CPP, Technet, and MSDN users, and of course Microsoft for fixing it. Job
well done.
4. Our MVPs have been the bomb! You guys have cooled a lot of fired, fought
the good fight, and been a great help to all the Vista groups. Two thumbs
up!
5. Folks, we have proven we can make a difference in the way things work.
Raising your voice does work. The EULA shows that. Now I am sure that there
were other factors, but I am sure that these groups and comments had
something to do with it. And if not, well, I am going to believe it did
anyhow.
Everyone who played a part in this group, gave something to the group.
Whether you were pro-Microsoft, or anti-Microsoft. Whether you loved the OS,
or hated the OS, you gave us something to think about, and tought us
something we may have not already known.
I will still stop by every so often to see new posts and maybe offer what I
can, but still using RC2, I may be a little behind the times.. I will help
with what I can.
As I said in an earlier post:
It has been like a rollercoaster. It has gone up, gone down, twisted from
right to left, back to right, sent us in circles, made our hair stand up at
times, and yes, maybe made us feel a bit queezy at times. But it has been a
good ride. And sooner or later the ride does have to end. So, on our way to
the carnival docking, let me tell you all that I expect to see you at the
next ride, when ever that is.
Till then, RACE YOU TO THE FARRIS WHEEL!
Since we are at the end of this ride, I gotta say, it has been fun.
Now that the RTM is out, and the market release is just around the corner, I
figure I will be coming here less and less.
I however will say that I have learned a lot through our interactions. Both
on the technical side and on the personal side. And I will leave you all
with a couple simple thoughts.
1. Things don't always go as you plan or wish. We have learned this through
our time together. Some things we don't expect become a pleasent surprise,
like the RC2 release. Some things you hope for just don't come thorough,
like the RTM for CPP. But the ride has been fun, and I have enjoyed it.
2. We have shown that everyone has the ability to help others. Whether you
are a novice or an expert. I have given advice and gotten some great advice.
Good work and kudos to all
3. Every little bit helps. Now when I have an issue, I get a message on my
screen telling me "Microsoft has fixed this issue for the release version of
Vista. That tells me that the bug reports have not gone un-noticed. Applauds
to CPP, Technet, and MSDN users, and of course Microsoft for fixing it. Job
well done.
4. Our MVPs have been the bomb! You guys have cooled a lot of fired, fought
the good fight, and been a great help to all the Vista groups. Two thumbs
up!
5. Folks, we have proven we can make a difference in the way things work.
Raising your voice does work. The EULA shows that. Now I am sure that there
were other factors, but I am sure that these groups and comments had
something to do with it. And if not, well, I am going to believe it did
anyhow.
Everyone who played a part in this group, gave something to the group.
Whether you were pro-Microsoft, or anti-Microsoft. Whether you loved the OS,
or hated the OS, you gave us something to think about, and tought us
something we may have not already known.
I will still stop by every so often to see new posts and maybe offer what I
can, but still using RC2, I may be a little behind the times.. I will help
with what I can.
As I said in an earlier post:
It has been like a rollercoaster. It has gone up, gone down, twisted from
right to left, back to right, sent us in circles, made our hair stand up at
times, and yes, maybe made us feel a bit queezy at times. But it has been a
good ride. And sooner or later the ride does have to end. So, on our way to
the carnival docking, let me tell you all that I expect to see you at the
next ride, when ever that is.
Till then, RACE YOU TO THE FARRIS WHEEL!