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From: ross@wanda.mecalc.co.za (Ross Linder)
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.development.apps,comp.os.linux.development.system,comp.os.linux.x,comp.os.linux.hardware,comp.os.linux.setup,comp.unix.bsd.386bsd.misc,comp.unix.bsd.bsdi.misc,comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.misc,comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Why *I'M* not happy with XInside's Matrox support (was Re: Sometimes you need X server source)
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Date: 1 Apr 1996 08:18:27 +0200
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Sean Reifschneider (jafo@ariel.tummy.com) wrote:

: Yeah, the theory is that you spend $100 and get customer support.  However,

[snip]

: MetroX (for $49, can't beat that).

: So far, XInside hasn't impressed me...

Then I am sure you will be pleased, I have Metrolink Motif and the support
from the people at Metrolink IS FANTASTIC !

Seldom (if ever) have I had such good support from a company, that
includes the likes of Hewlett Packard, Quarterdeck, and Watcom to
name just a few who are _known_ for good support.

** Support Metrolink ** and suddenly the notion of spending money on S/W
becomes obviously justified ;)

/Ross

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