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3 edits | reply to Portmonkey
Re: Well...
said by Portmonkey  :Agreed, or anything that's not MS. Likely the straw which breaks the camels back that will send some, hopefully many looking for alternatives to Microsoft products.  When it comes to Microsoft, why do we always assume the outcome of something (the worst one)? Either read the article if you haven't, or find something else to do, or better yet go register on Slashdot.
Linux still has a lot of shortcomings. For years to come I wouldn't touch anything that's touched it.
Asinine statements like "Oh better get Linux then" DO NOT contribute anything...
I'll leave the judging to after I get the facts, NOT ASSUMING.
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Portmonkey
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| I said what I did because I like Microsoft and out fear of the potential it could someday become something I don't like. The last thing I want to do is go to Linux or any other OS other than Microsoft. I've always felt that when it looks like something bad is about to possibly happen to something you like or love then stand up and at least voice your opinion against it. If enough people cry out together then perhaps it will reach the ears of the powers that be and will never happen.
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Spudge_Boy
join:2004-09-17
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| reply to redxii
"When it comes to Microsoft, why do we always assume the outcome of something (the worst one)?"
Because it always is the worst one that is why. The people bitching here are bitching for good reason. They have history with Microsoft and their products. That is why. |
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itguy05
join:2005-06-17
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| reply to redxii
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Linux still has a lot of shortcomings. For years to come I wouldn't touch anything that's touched it.
There's always OSX from www.apple.com. Easier to use than Linux, has the lowest TCO of all OS's and hardware platforms, and Just Works.
I made the switch 3 years ago and laugh at the BS I have to do to keep Windows working. But that's my job and it puts a roof over my head, a car in my driveway, and a Mac on my desk! 
If any other product were as defective as Windows, it would be long dead. Yet people keep on buying it....
Seriously, though there are options other than Windows - Macs and Linux are very close. |
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