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[netCDF #LRR-144728]: NetCDF - a stupid idea, badly implemented

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  • Subject: [netCDF #LRR-144728]: NetCDF - a stupid idea, badly implemented
  • Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:14:03 -0600
> Dear sir(s):
> 
> Why create a new standard? Job security!
> 
> There are already a range of standards for data storage, and a range of
> tools available; you jerks have created a new and opaque standard, for
> which convenient and reliable software tools are not available - guess
> what? Most of the world's computer users DON'T run Loonix! And a
> computer is a tool, not an invitation to become another amateur computer
> programmer every time one wants to write a bloody letter!
> 
> Why don't you pathetic jerks either make NetCDF transparent to ascii
> based software, or go and commit mass suicide?
> 
> regards, an appreciative computer user.]
> 
> PS try and LEARN SOMETHING from the technically lame Bill Gates, guys?
> 
> 

Come now Bob!

If you don't like the netCDF package you may feel free to return it for a full 
refund.

Thanks,

Ed

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: LRR-144728
Department: Support netCDF
Priority: Critical
Status: Closed