Anybody know what this is about then?
'Because of legal issues, Microsoft has disabled the functionality in Access
2003 and in Access 2002 that let users change the data in linked tables that
point to a range in an Excel workbook. However, when you make changes
directly in the Excel workbook, the changes appear in the linked table in
Access.'
It's here: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;904953
Pete 17 1966
Peter wrote: Anybody know what this is about then?
'Because of legal issues, Microsoft has disabled the functionality in Access 2003 and in Access 2002 that let users change the data in linked tables that point to a range in an Excel workbook. However, when you make changes directly in the Excel workbook, the changes appear in the linked table in Access.'
It's here: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;904953
I did notice this fix come in from MS Update, I had assumed it was one
of those things that was broken, they didn't know how to fix, so
disabled it (rather like the clunky fix for messenger spam - disable the
messenger service).
I can't imagine what legal issue would bring about this.
On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:22:33 -0400, "Douglas J. Steele"
<NOSPAM_djsteel e@NOSPAM_canada .com> wrote: http://news.com.com/Patent+ruling+co...3-5735432.html
I know it's not strange for the patent office to accept such things these
days, but to think that a patent for something like that would hold up in
court? Against MS' legal team?
Peter wrote: Anybody know what this is about then?
'Because of legal issues, Microsoft has disabled the functionality in Access 2003 and in Access 2002 that let users change the data in linked tables that point to a range in an Excel workbook. However, when you make changes directly in the Excel workbook, the changes appear in the linked table in Access.'
It's here: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;904953
The strange thing is out of a number of machines in my office that have
had this update, some have updated the version number of msaccess.exe
and some have not.
I'd like to be the first to comment on this. If this kind-a-horseshit
is comin' down the pipe, then the US (and apparently some other
countries as well) has/have too many cock-suckin' laws! Their
greedy little fingers are too deep into our business and up our
collective asses. If a s'ware developer like Microsoft has to do
stupid ass stuff like this to satisfy some mickey-mouse legal issue,
then the relevant body of law is bad and should be repealed.
What with the threat of software patents and all, its a wonder
that any developer (big or small) can even stay in business. I'm
sorry that Microsoft has to worry about bullshit like that. Its only
because they have deep pockets that they're constantly being
circled by sharks. The strange thing is out of a number of machines in my office that have had this update, some have updated the version number of msaccess.exe and some have not.
I have wondered for a long time if you are, in fact, Don Mellon, in NTM
(New Troll Mode). This is because I find it hard to believe that anyone
can combine in his/her writings such copious measures of dullness,
misplaced self-confidence and naivety as appear in your myriad verbose
posts of consummate nonsense.
To sum it up, "Could anyone be this stupid?"
I expect Don would delight in playing such an obtuse and annoying role.
Certainly, he has the capability.
This post helps.
I think I read a post a few weeks ago in
which you told David Fenton he was stupid.
You must be really smart, huh. You certainly
have my admiration. Thanks for your comments.
Keep up the useful & informative posts.
MLH wrote: I'd like to be the first to comment on this. If this kind-a-horseshit is comin' down the pipe, then the US (and apparently some other countries as well) has/have too many cock-suckin' laws! Their greedy little fingers are too deep into our business and up our collective asses. If a s'ware developer like Microsoft has to do stupid ass stuff like this to satisfy some mickey-mouse legal issue, then the relevant body of law is bad and should be repealed. What with the threat of software patents and all, its a wonder that any developer (big or small) can even stay in business. I'm sorry that Microsoft has to worry about bullshit like that. Its only because they have deep pockets that they're constantly being circled by sharks.
I don't know. Sounds to me like MS had an opportunity to deal with the
Guatemalan fellow in good faith and decided not to. It's not uncommon
for the big fellow to think they can push the little fellow around.
What is uncommon is not being able to get away with it.
lylefair wrote: I have wondered for a long time if you are, in fact, Don Mellon, in NTM (New Troll Mode). This is because I find it hard to believe that anyone can combine in his/her writings such copious measures of dullness, misplaced self-confidence and naivety as appear in your myriad verbose posts of consummate nonsense. To sum it up, "Could anyone be this stupid?" I expect Don would delight in playing such an obtuse and annoying role. Certainly, he has the capability.
This post helps.
I think MLH is what he is. A guy working with what he has. Hanging in there.
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