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Are End Users to Blame for OS Flaws?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the end-users-are-always-to-blame dept.

tomsHH writes to mention OSWeekly author Brandon Watts claims that really it is end users who should be blamed for many OS flaws. "Believe it or not, as users, we also have a large role to play in the evolution of an operating system. We use what's been created, and this means that we're the best people to turn to for judging what works and what doesn't. Passionate communities that are supportive aid development, and when users join their efforts to make their voices heard, this benefits everyone. Have you ever thought that if you wanted something to be improved, then maybe you should just speak up and offer a solution instead of quietly or publicly venting without offering any input? Nothing changes by staying the same. Companies are listening, and as taboo as it may seem, most of them want to make their users happy, so if you shout loud enough, you're bound to be heard. If you need proof of this, then just look at how Linux has progressed in its development."

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  1. They're not flaws... by ArchdukeChocula · · Score: 2, Funny

    .they're just unpopular features!

  2. Re:I'd like some of what he's smoking... by penp · · Score: 4, Funny

    This article is basically content free. You're right. I'm going to write the author an angry email!
  3. Re:Question --- Am I Gay? by jcgf · · Score: 2, Funny

    yes, yes it does.

  4. Had a solution by phalse+phace · · Score: 4, Funny
    "Have you ever thought that if you wanted something to be improved, then maybe you should just speak up and offer a solution instead of quietly or publicly venting without offering any input? Nothing changes by staying the same. Companies are listening, and as taboo as it may seem, most of them want to make their users happy....."

    You know, I did exactly just that and offered Microsoft a few ideas as to how they could improve Windows Vista (done during their beta program). And you know what Billg said to me? "That's the dumbest fucking idea I've heard since I've been at Microsoft."

  5. perhaps (shock) open source is more responsive!? by hxnwix · · Score: 4, Funny

    Have you ever thought that if you wanted something to be improved, then maybe you should just speak up and offer a solution? ... just look at how Linux has progressed in its development. And from this, the article writer deduces that.............. users are responsible for closed-source shittyness.

    I don't know about software, but I think glue usage is responsible for this article's shittyness.
  6. Re:answers: by ewhac · · Score: 4, Funny
    "Achievement Unlocked: You can now set static IP addresses!"

    Schwab

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  7. Re:Once you call it an OS flaw by servognome · · Score: 2, Funny

    Doesn't an OS flaw mean OS problem by definition, rather than user problem?
    It's not a bug, it's an undocumented feature!
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  8. Re:answers: by lpcustom · · Score: 1, Funny

    Who ya calling a DOLT!!! :)

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  9. Re:answers: by lpcustom · · Score: 5, Funny

    You just stopped some adware in it's tracks by not clicking that popup! You are awarded 200 XP! You have leveled up! You are now level 2 n00b! Unlocked special feature!!! Notepad is now available! You will level up again at 5000 XP!

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  10. Re:answers: by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 4, Funny

    Awww crap. More grinding...

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  11. Re:Once you call it an OS flaw by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    must...resist...posting...engrish.com...
    gah. not strong enough.