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On 27/03/2011 11:05, Philip Whateley wrote: > Is the need to use proprietary (and usually expensive) gadgets > and software an expression of the need to have visible indicators of > status (i.e. wealth)? A wee tale. When young and hiking on hills in Scotland, I stopped to find my way, I was approached by a tall active kilted man with a patched threadbare kilt and well darned jersey, who asked where I was going and could he help. I said yes. He then showed me the best way to destination and the route markers I should follow (some not on my maps). On descending to civilisation (a small clachen) and relating my experience, I described as a poor man who had helped. Much laughter and great merriment at my description. "Lord L.... owns all for twenty miles around and is immensely wealthy" "*He can afford to wear old clothes!*" I have always remembered this description of the real wealthy -- Regards Eion MacDonald (eionmac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) Electronic mail is not secure and may not be authentic. If you have any doubts as to the contents please telephone to confirm. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq