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2006 • January 8

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9 cats
We love it. Couldn't be any better. This is the kind of rating we like to give.

9 cats
The application or product does everything expected of it and maybe a little more. Not quite perfect, perhaps, but close.

9 cats
You won't be disappointed by something with this rating, but it's missing some important features. Or at least it's missing features I think are important.

9 cats
Here's something that's heading in the right direction but probably needs another iteration or two of the development cycle.

9 cats
They're not "bugs", they're "features". You'll want to wait a bit for a later version.

9 cats
Just say no. Vehemently.

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