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| Thread ID: 33368 | 2003-05-14 11:53:00 | Microsoft's leaps and bounds | agent (30) | Press F1 |
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| 144133 | 2003-05-15 11:26:00 | Isn't it funny how, when MS releases Service Packs, Patches or a new OS its called subjecting the computer buyer to Guinea pig status, yet when Sony releases a new DVD player every 6 months, everyone goes "WOW! - want marvellous technology" Or when Ford releases a safer model Falcon than last years Falcon, everyone praises them up and writes glowing test reports. Maybe MS should have stuck to Win95 and not bothered with any improvements. That seems to be the feeling of a lot of people in this forum. | Baldy (26) | ||
| 144134 | 2003-05-15 11:35:00 | Yes, but.. If they were just patching Win2K's 'safety/security' holes, It would be like the new Mazda2 coming out without Air bags, then somebody discovering that Air bags are safer, and so Mazda make Mazda2 (2) and the only difference is Air Bags! |
Chilling_Silently (228) | ||
| 144135 | 2003-05-15 11:39:00 | It happens. Sometimes they fit different design hubcaps too | Baldy (26) | ||
| 144136 | 2003-05-15 11:41:00 | At least with MS, you get to download the updates, SP's, patches for FREE. Try and do that with any other consumer product | Baldy (26) | ||
| 144137 | 2003-05-15 11:45:00 | I get the same with any Delphi patches which are few and far between. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 144138 | 2003-05-15 11:49:00 | > That seems to be the feeling of a lot of people in this forum IMHO, a lot of people in this fine forum also don't see the light in Microsoft (I can imagine some of the comebacks for that sentence). Now, whether that be because they absolutely stubbornly hate Microsoft or Bill Gates, or because of bad experiences, or because they've never tried the more recent software Microsoft has to offer, or any other reason, that's up to them. Heck, even me, a pretty much dedicated Microsoft user, sees flaws in Microsoft. I believe that Microsoft should adopt a pro stance on open source. If Mr Gates had any sense, he'd realise that a decent company serves it's users too, not just itself. What I'm saying, is that if Microsoft went open source, while Mr Gates would lose revenue (not that he really needs any more than he currently has), it may just be that his dream could come true - a Microsoft product in every home. Users would be able to modify their OS to their own personal preference, and, overall, Microsoft could well top the OS list once and for all. And while I for one most certainly wouldn't be doing any source modification (a case of lack of ability, not lack of need), I would definitely applaud Microsoft for their move. And perhaps here is the answer to why Mr Gates dislikes (for want of a stronger word) open source, in a quote from the Authority Network (http://www.authoritynetwork.com)'s Big Brain emails: Q: In 1976, a young and then unknown programmer named Bill Gates was festering his feelings about software-sharing communities. Where was his head at? A: Gates wrote to the Homebrew computer club, and said: "One thing you do is prevent good software from being written. Who can afford to do professional work for nothing? What hobbyist can put three-man years into programming, finding all bugs, documenting his product and distribute for free?". Perhaps from an early age he had his mind set on making money, but if you ask me, a change of heart could do the Microsoft Corp. very well. |
agent (30) | ||
| 144139 | 2003-05-15 12:03:00 | Well said agent. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 144140 | 2003-05-15 12:11:00 | > Now, whether that be because they absolutely > stubbornly hate Microsoft or Bill Gates, or because > of bad experiences, or because they've never tried > the more recent software Microsoft has to offer, or > any other reason, that's up to them. > Ive just loved learning Linux! Its New, Different, Free, and best yet, Ive had FUN! I still mainly use Win2K as my main OS.. just until I can get KMess working, and a scheduler too! |
Chilling_Silently (228) | ||
| 144141 | 2003-05-15 12:54:00 | >You really wanna know what I think, Im gonna hold my MP3 connection >on a shared network drive with Read-Only rights, or put them onto a >CD-R. >Once Ive done that, I'd love to see somebody's PC with a mind of its >own try and erase data on a CD-R! lol. What about software that could be written to force your cd-rw drive to start burning without caring whats in the drive? Even better! Software that forces your cd-rom to spin at full speed then suddenly open and eject the offending cd, sending it flying across the room.. :D Anyway if Palladium has an option when installing to choose whether you want it or not, my bet would be that it will install it secretly anyway, and it will have some subtle thing in the EULA stating that you allow Windows to include spyware with the install. |
PoWa (203) | ||
| 144142 | 2003-05-15 19:39:00 | > Now, whether that be because they absolutely stubbornly hate > Microsoft or Bill Gates, or because of bad experiences, or because > they've never tried the more recent software Microsoft has to offer, or > any other reason, that's up to them. I seem to know several people who have those beliefs about other things to. One of them absolutely despises all PC's, and the other despises Mac's and Hate linux... Wanna play Guess-Who? Then there's me with my bad experience with a Mac and now I refuse to touch the things. |
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