| ??? 02/01/08 04:46 Read: times |
#150138 - Applications Responding to: ???'s previous message |
Craig Steiner said:
Jeff Post said:
To me it means better quality and stability. The applications I use on Windows are far more complete and easy-to-use than equivalent applications on Linux. That's the key right there, isn't it? At least in part. You mention several applications (GnuCash, Gimp, audio editing) that are for doing things I don't use my computer for. (I have tried Gimp, and I agree that it's a royal PITA to use.) On the other hand, those applications that I use most frequently (gcc, internet browser, text editor, email, etc) are IMHO of much better quality and stability than what you'll get from MS. Even before I began using Linux, I avoided MS development tools, instead using Borland or other vendors' tools, because MS tools where (and still are) absolute crap. I eventually gave up and just fine-tuned Vista, turned off that Aero nonsense, disabled that "ask before I do anything" mode, (and upgraded from 1GB to 2GB) and, you know what, I haven't had a single problem. I'm sure that the spyware that's an integral part of Vista also works. And likely the viruses and malware you'll collect if you connect it to the internet. So while I'm sure there are people that wipe their newly purchased Vista machine I'm pretty darned sure it's significantly less than 50%. I suppose it depends on your sources of information. I'm pretty darned sure it's significantly more that 50%. Most people buy their computer, take it home, and start using it. Yep, and most people are clueless about computer technology (among other things). It's why MS was able to create and maintain an abusive monopoly. |
