Beware of Microsoft bearing gifts?

[Craig White]

On Thu, 2008-01-10 at 16:15 -0700, Alan Dayley wrote:
> Craig White wrote:
> > On Thu, 2008-01-10 at 14:45 -0700, Alan Dayley wrote:
> >>
> >> I think I remember this happening about a year ago with Negroponte
> >> claiming MS is working with OLPC and then MS denying it.  I think
> >> Negroponte needs to wait for partners to make announcements with him (or
> >> evilly before him[1]) so he doesn't keep wearing egg on his face.
> > ----
> > come on now, think about it...Nicholas Negroponte...who's your bro?
> 
> I praise the man and his revolutionary efforts.  I just don't think he
> should be speaking for a different entity unless they are standing next
> to him at the microphone, so to speak.
> 
> On the other hand, I only think this for the sake of appearances.  I
> think he runs an amazing project in a far more open fashion than most
> people are accustomed to.  Thus, his minor missteps are more visible to
> everyone.  I see this as commendable and natural.  However, those not
> used to being as open will point a laugh at times.  Unfortunately that
> can hurt his cause.
> 
> My respect for him is not diminished.  I'm only offering opinionated
> feedback, even though he will never see it.
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obscure humor again, I think you missed what I was getting at.

Nicholas Negroponte's brother is John Negroponte. I think heavy
handedness runs in the bloodline.

Craig