RE: Non - Linux - But good article

BTW.

Dominoes is a pretty overt reference to the construction boom in
Beijing....



On Fri, 2004-03-26 at 23:06, Frederic Muller wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> I will try to say it nicely since it is not the first time I see it and I
> feel offended ... could you keep your cultural/political comments for
> yourself (since the LINUX USER GROUP is definitely not about that) and at
> least show some respect to the people who are welcoming you on their own
> land.
> 
> Thank you
> 
> Fred
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:blug-general-bounces-+qp3TudyjKPvfBIPTTProkB+6BGkLq7r@public.gmane.org] On Behalf Of Richard Ford
> Sent: Friday 26 March, 2004 22:51
> To: Beijing LUG general non-technical discussion list - Not publicly posted
> Subject: [blug-general] Non - Linux - But good article
> 
> 
> http://smh.com.au/articles/2004/03/26/1079939835034.html
> 
> Good metaphors for life and our geographic region.  I have always noted the
> Chinese need for "face" and how it often leads to nice exteriors and poor
> interiors.  "Rotten Apples" if you will.
> 
> Anyway combine all that in with the Chinese penchant for short term planning
> and decision making, the argument of the article, the environment, IT and
> telecommuting and Beijing - which for me at least I have seen massive
> changes in the past 4 years.  And I am sure most would agree that one day,
> who knows when, the dominoes will all fall over.....
> 
> 
> RF.
> 
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