This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on October 4, 2005). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
The news that yesterday’s rumors are true and that NewsGator has acquired NetNewsWire is flying all over the ‘net right now. NewsGator posted a quick Q&A about the acquisition, which produced this little gem from NetNewsWire’s Brent Simmons:
Q: Is Brent moving to Denver? Or Tennessee?
Greg: Yes!
Brent: No, I’ll be staying in Seattle.
Greg: Darn it, I’m 0 for 2. Denver’s not such a bad place, you know. We have 4 seasons and everything!
Brent: As a Macintosh user interface designer I like to simplify whenever possible. Four seasons is two too many. Seattle has two seasons, rainy and dry — anything more is too complex for new users. ;)
The sad thing is that northern Kentucky is turning into the same sort of situation, only instead of “rainy” and “dry,” it’s “really freakin’ hot” and “really freakin’ cold.” Spring didn’t exist this year – it went straight from winter to summer – and I’m starting to think fall is going to vanish altogether, too.
That said, maybe I am in the right place, after all. ;)
Truer words were never spoken
Also they better not screw up my beloved NetNewsWire lite.