Gerry,

>>First almost everyone complains about when the product is going to be available, which obviously puts pressure on the Microsoft staff to get the product out. Then when the product is released with speedy fixes, you complain about not having the product held back until the fixes have been applied to the shipping product. You can't have it both ways.
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>>Also, how many of you always deliver your programs to customers 'bug-free'. Bug free software is an oxymoron and if you say that you deliver bug-free software you are only fooling yourself.
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>It's a question of degrees. If you think the quality of the current release is acceptable, then I disagree. And if you think "buggy software" is to be expected / accepted, then again, I disagree. If your position is intended to be a cushion for any future "buggy" releases that you might deliver, then I disagree. If you treat your Users, as you expect to be treated, then I might agree. If you think that "buggy" software is a fact of life, I suggest you find another line of business. If you think that airplanes are destined to "crash", then maybe software IS your calling. If you are considering the medical profession; please DON'T.

Well, even doctors make errors. Why can't people give MSFT the same consideration. I surely don't want software to ship with bugs but it's a fact of life. Please let me know when the world is perfect.. <g>