[Tfug] Time to boycott Office Depot?

[Scott Fuller]

Eh, I always went to office max instead. Besides aren't geeks suposed
to be paperless anyways?<br>
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--Scott<br>
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<span type="cite">Angus Scott-Fleming wrote:</span>
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TheInquirer.net is reporting that Office Depot will no longer carry ANY <br>
computer products (software OR hardware) that haven't been approved by <br>
Microsoft. <a href="http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8472">http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=8472</a> <br>
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Is it time to start a letter-writing campaign? <br>
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Angus <br>
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Office Depot Supply Memo <br>
Dear Office Depot Supplier, <br>
In October 2001, Microsoft released Windows XP, which has become the <br>
fastest growing operating system in history. This operating system is <br>
built on the dependable Windows 2000 code base, features a fresh new
look, <br>
enables new personal computing experiences including easy digital photo<br>
and video tools, and fosters rich communications and enhanced mobility.
As <br>
you know, applications and devices that meet or exceed Microsoft's <br>
technical requirements will be awarded the Designed for Windows XP logo<br>
and be promoted in the Windows Catalog (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.windowscatalog.com">www.windowscatalog.com</a>). <br>
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Please be aware that Office Depot is immediately requiring all products<br>
that connect to a Personal Computer and Notebook Computer must pass
these <br>
Designed for Windows XP logo requirements to be considered for retail <br>
distribution through our stores. This change is being implemented due
to <br>
our on-going pursuite to enhance and simplify our fanatical customer <br>
service environment at Office Depot. Products must be certified as <br>
Designed for Windows XP by May 30, 2003. <br>
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Additionally, it is critical that your packaging carry the Designed for<br>
Windows XP logo. With the Designed for Windows XP logo on your product,<br>
Office Depot will not only ensure the best user-experience for our
mutual <br>
customers, but we also anticipate it will also result in lower returns
for <br>
Office Depot and lower support costs for you. <br>
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For more information regarding the Designed for Windows Logo
requirement <br>
and certification, please see <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.windowslogo.com">www.windowslogo.com</a>. <br>
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Please note that failure to obtain this certification by the above date<br>
will result in the product being eliminated from our Retail assortment
and <br>
all open purchase orders canceled. <br>
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Thank you in advance for your cooperation. <br>
  <br>
Michael Dietrich <br>
Vice President Technology Merchandise Division <br>
Office Depot, Inc <br>
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-- <br>
Angus Scott-Fleming <br>
GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona <br>
  <a href="http://www.geoapps.com/">http://www.geoapps.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
1-520-290-5038 / fax 1-208-248-3124 <br>
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