At the end of the ride

> Well folks,
>
> Since we are at the end of this ride, I gotta say, it has been fun.
> Now that the RTM is out, and the market release is just around the corner,
> I figure I will be coming here less and less.
>
> I however will say that I have learned a lot through our interactions.
> Both on the technical side and on the personal side. And I will leave you
> all with a couple simple thoughts.
>
> 1. Things don't always go as you plan or wish. We have learned this
> through our time together. Some things we don't expect become a pleasent
> surprise, like the RC2 release. Some things you hope for just don't come
> thorough, like the RTM for CPP. But the ride has been fun, and I have
> enjoyed it.
> 2. We have shown that everyone has the ability to help others. Whether you
> are a novice or an expert. I have given advice and gotten some great
> advice. Good work and kudos to all :-)
> 3. Every little bit helps. Now when I have an issue, I get a message on my
> screen telling me "Microsoft has fixed this issue for the release version
> of Vista. That tells me that the bug reports have not gone un-noticed.
> Applauds to CPP, Technet, and MSDN users, and of course Microsoft for
> fixing it. Job well done.
> 4. Our MVPs have been the bomb! You guys have cooled a lot of fired,
> fought the good fight, and been a great help to all the Vista groups. Two
> thumbs up!
> 5. Folks, we have proven we can make a difference in the way things work.
> Raising your voice does work. The EULA shows that. Now I am sure that
> there were other factors, but I am sure that these groups and comments had
> something to do with it. And if not, well, I am going to believe it did
> anyhow.
>
> Everyone who played a part in this group, gave something to the group.
> Whether you were pro-Microsoft, or anti-Microsoft. Whether you loved the
> OS, or hated the OS, you gave us something to think about, and tought us
> something we may have not already known.
>
> I will still stop by every so often to see new posts and maybe offer what
> I can, but still using RC2, I may be a little behind the times.. I will
> help with what I can.
>
> As I said in an earlier post:
> It has been like a rollercoaster. It has gone up, gone down, twisted from
> right to left, back to right, sent us in circles, made our hair stand up
> at times, and yes, maybe made us feel a bit queezy at times. But it has
> been a good ride. And sooner or later the ride does have to end. So, on
> our way to the carnival docking, let me tell you all that I expect to see
> you at the next ride, when ever that is.
>
> Till then, RACE YOU TO THE FARRIS WHEEL!
>

> Gene,
>
> Visit at least weekly... RTM doesn't mean the ride is over. In fact, it
> may be beginning for real now. In any case, enjoy the ride.
>
> Lang
>
> "Gene Fitzpatrick" <gene_fitz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:65E60E19-6CE0-4C01-8009-771A227590AC@microsoft.com...

>> Well folks,
>>
>> Since we are at the end of this ride, I gotta say, it has been fun.
>> Now that the RTM is out, and the market release is just around the
>> corner, I figure I will be coming here less and less.
>>
>> I however will say that I have learned a lot through our interactions.
>> Both on the technical side and on the personal side. And I will leave you
>> all with a couple simple thoughts.
>>
>> 1. Things don't always go as you plan or wish. We have learned this
>> through our time together. Some things we don't expect become a pleasent
>> surprise, like the RC2 release. Some things you hope for just don't come
>> thorough, like the RTM for CPP. But the ride has been fun, and I have
>> enjoyed it.
>> 2. We have shown that everyone has the ability to help others. Whether
>> you are a novice or an expert. I have given advice and gotten some great
>> advice. Good work and kudos to all :-)
>> 3. Every little bit helps. Now when I have an issue, I get a message on
>> my screen telling me "Microsoft has fixed this issue for the release
>> version of Vista. That tells me that the bug reports have not gone
>> un-noticed. Applauds to CPP, Technet, and MSDN users, and of course
>> Microsoft for fixing it. Job well done.
>> 4. Our MVPs have been the bomb! You guys have cooled a lot of fired,
>> fought the good fight, and been a great help to all the Vista groups. Two
>> thumbs up!
>> 5. Folks, we have proven we can make a difference in the way things work.
>> Raising your voice does work. The EULA shows that. Now I am sure that
>> there were other factors, but I am sure that these groups and comments
>> had something to do with it. And if not, well, I am going to believe it
>> did anyhow.
>>
>> Everyone who played a part in this group, gave something to the group.
>> Whether you were pro-Microsoft, or anti-Microsoft. Whether you loved the
>> OS, or hated the OS, you gave us something to think about, and tought us
>> something we may have not already known.
>>
>> I will still stop by every so often to see new posts and maybe offer what
>> I can, but still using RC2, I may be a little behind the times.. I will
>> help with what I can.
>>
>> As I said in an earlier post:
>> It has been like a rollercoaster. It has gone up, gone down, twisted from
>> right to left, back to right, sent us in circles, made our hair stand up
>> at times, and yes, maybe made us feel a bit queezy at times. But it has
>> been a good ride. And sooner or later the ride does have to end. So, on
>> our way to the carnival docking, let me tell you all that I expect to see
>> you at the next ride, when ever that is.
>>
>> Till then, RACE YOU TO THE FARRIS WHEEL!
>>

>

> Especially since the Vista public groups weren't created for the CPP.
> They are the permanent Vista support groups.
>
> "Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:9DC44A8B-960F-4FF1-A1DF-594D31EB394B@microsoft.com...

>> Gene,
>>
>> Visit at least weekly... RTM doesn't mean the ride is over. In fact, it
>> may be beginning for real now. In any case, enjoy the ride.
>>
>> Lang
>>
>> "Gene Fitzpatrick" <gene_fitz@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:65E60E19-6CE0-4C01-8009-771A227590AC@microsoft.com...

>>> Well folks,
>>>
>>> Since we are at the end of this ride, I gotta say, it has been fun.
>>> Now that the RTM is out, and the market release is just around the
>>> corner, I figure I will be coming here less and less.
>>>
>>> I however will say that I have learned a lot through our interactions.
>>> Both on the technical side and on the personal side. And I will leave
>>> you all with a couple simple thoughts.
>>>
>>> 1. Things don't always go as you plan or wish. We have learned this
>>> through our time together. Some things we don't expect become a pleasent
>>> surprise, like the RC2 release. Some things you hope for just don't come
>>> thorough, like the RTM for CPP. But the ride has been fun, and I have
>>> enjoyed it.
>>> 2. We have shown that everyone has the ability to help others. Whether
>>> you are a novice or an expert. I have given advice and gotten some great
>>> advice. Good work and kudos to all :-)
>>> 3. Every little bit helps. Now when I have an issue, I get a message on
>>> my screen telling me "Microsoft has fixed this issue for the release
>>> version of Vista. That tells me that the bug reports have not gone
>>> un-noticed. Applauds to CPP, Technet, and MSDN users, and of course
>>> Microsoft for fixing it. Job well done.
>>> 4. Our MVPs have been the bomb! You guys have cooled a lot of fired,
>>> fought the good fight, and been a great help to all the Vista groups.
>>> Two thumbs up!
>>> 5. Folks, we have proven we can make a difference in the way things
>>> work. Raising your voice does work. The EULA shows that. Now I am sure
>>> that there were other factors, but I am sure that these groups and
>>> comments had something to do with it. And if not, well, I am going to
>>> believe it did anyhow.
>>>
>>> Everyone who played a part in this group, gave something to the group.
>>> Whether you were pro-Microsoft, or anti-Microsoft. Whether you loved the
>>> OS, or hated the OS, you gave us something to think about, and tought us
>>> something we may have not already known.
>>>
>>> I will still stop by every so often to see new posts and maybe offer
>>> what I can, but still using RC2, I may be a little behind the times.. I
>>> will help with what I can.
>>>
>>> As I said in an earlier post:
>>> It has been like a rollercoaster. It has gone up, gone down, twisted
>>> from right to left, back to right, sent us in circles, made our hair
>>> stand up at times, and yes, maybe made us feel a bit queezy at times.
>>> But it has been a good ride. And sooner or later the ride does have to
>>> end. So, on our way to the carnival docking, let me tell you all that I
>>> expect to see you at the next ride, when ever that is.
>>>
>>> Till then, RACE YOU TO THE FARRIS WHEEL!
>>>

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