[Tfug] Time to boycott Office Depot?

[Derbe]

I asked the Manager of the Marana Office Depot about this, his response 
is below...

I got the fax you sent me including the alleged memo from Office Depot. I 
think it must me near April 1. This is not for real. There is no Michael 
Dietrich and the the supposed division he is VP of doesn't exsist. My store 
manager checked  all Office Depot corporated records for the last two years 
and he doesn't come up in any search! Also, my observation is that this 
letter isn't in any form normally associated with Office Depot's corporate 
memos. Hope this helps.



Scott Fuller wrote:

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