>>You have heard of some software companies products taking on a religious significance. I would suggest this is more than a marketing term. It is a way of life. The term comes up often and is used when someone takes a theological approach to software. Now rather than "suggest" technology is not a god we have the term "evangelist" to let us know whom the true god is and what software is all about. Shucks there are many gods. Which one is the "real god"?
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>I think they have finally understood they are a religion, because their first commandment to their shee... customers was just the same just as in any other religion: thou shalt not buy from anyone else but us.
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>>I just want to see these bastards walk on water. Being names Thomas requires proof certain of ones credentials! :)
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>No problem, because they define what is water, what is walking and what is on. Then they prove they did it... or at least advertise so.

Yes - they call it "benchmarks"!