The Rants of Mister P

I Got Served

I just got served by Cruftbox.

Mr. Cruft is my VP at work. I submitted a proposal to him via email. This is the exchange:


-----Original Message-----
From: Mister P
To: Cruftbox
Subject:Equipment Upgrade for 1830

We have old gear in 1830 which is complicated to use and has been causing problems for users. I'm requesting that we upgrade one of the systems with this new equipment:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6378617&type=product&id=1099393710356

Other models may be substituted.


-----Original Message-----
From: Cruftbox
To: Mister P.
Subject: RE: Equipment Upgrade for 1830

Perhaps an alternate technology would allow a wider range of work to be performed.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6817466&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat13300050034&id=1097579305612

The previous design is a bit function limited.

-Michael


-----Original Message-----
From: Mister P
To: Cruftbox
Subject: RE: Equipment Upgrade for 1830

NO NO NO NO!!!! Typical Microsoft user.

You want one device that will do everything. No. You wind up with something that does everything poorly. That's the problem with the equipment we have now. We need a new device that does only one task, and can do it well.


-----Original Message-----
From: Cruftbox
To: Mister P.
Subject: RE: Equipment Upgrade for 1830

I demand a toast-off then. I submit that a toaster oven does a better job than a traditional toaster at the task of toasting bread.

Plus noone sticks a knife into my suggestion, avoiding the risk of electrocution!


-----Original Message-----
From: Mister P
To: Cruftbox
Subject: RE: Equipment Upgrade for 1830

It's on. Bring it sucka'


-----Original Message-----
From: Cruftbox
To: Mister P.
Subject: RE: Equipment Upgrade for 1830

Choose the panel of judges!


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