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Originally posted by Zombie9920:
I wish I was on a MS payroll. I would probably make alot more money than what I make at the computer shop I work at right now. The reason I don't give a bunch of biased shit is because I don't have anything against alternative OS'es. I just think it is ridiculous that people take so much of thier time to *HATE MS* and to *Spread the HATE*.
Simple fact, Windows just works, it has a large software library(that has been growing for years) and is easy enough that a computer illiterate grandma can use it. Windows may leave a little to be desired for hardcore computer gurus, but it is perfect for 95% of the computer users in the world. Linux is getting easier and easier every time a new build of MAndrake/Redhat comes out..but really Linux is still too complicated for the average computer user. Linux has it's place, on servers and hardcore guru's systems. Windows has a place, on the average joe blow who wants to be able to play games, run apps sold in stores, chat, etc.
All OS'es have a place. None of them should be wiped off of the face of the Earth. Sure, MS practices dishonest business behavior, but what company out to make money doesn't? Businesses sell products to make money and they don't give a shit who's throat they have to cut to be a success...that is the real world for you.
[ August 08, 2002: Message edited by: Zombie9920 ]
Dishonest business practics are a part of the real world yes, but guess what, they are a bad thing. They hurt everyone all the way down to you and me. I don't have a problem with M$ being on the market, but the problem comes when M$ uses their marketing clout to drown out all the compeditors, even ones with superior products. Example: Netscape. Netscape was far superior to IE, but then M$ used bundeling to snuff it out. Had netscape continued, we would all likely have better experiences with the Internet.
Today, you are paying too much for inferior, dangerous software that want to take as much control over YOUR computer as possible away from you and give it to the same company that is ripping people off. Your also forced into an endless upgrade cycle for both hardware and software.
You say windows just works?!?! No, it just breaks down, spys on you, east meeory, and opens its doors wide to more kinds of trojans and viruses than you could imagine. If your computer illiterate grandma wants a copmoter, get her a mac. They are easier to use than windows. No registration, fewer viruses, and a large enough software library for anyone.
Your right, all OSes have a place. And the place for windows is in the trash can. No intelligent person could ever like windows. I guess people just believe what they hear, and allow themselves to be brainwashed by anyone with enough money for big advertizement. Zombie, I think your name is fitting.
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