Let me put it this way, MSFT provide just a platform for different specialized applications. If business able to run their beloved applications on more stable platform they will. So what I did when somebody calling in with offer of new software, I ask,
-What platform does it run on? -Windows -We are not allow game platform at the workplace
That's all what marketing department have to hear - Microsoft - should be presented as a game platform, no security, strict DRM, locked in - exactly platform for gamers. That would shrink their dominance really well.
Just free DOS would be enough as an option. They always can recommend whatever they want, but that's my hardware, and it is my decision what to install there.
Their tech support is less then usable, regardless of what OS is on the computer anyway.
I vote with my money, NOT TO PAY to Microsoft - simple like that.
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Virtual Drive + External HDD Case
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Dimensions: 146(L) x 80.8(W) x 14(H)mm
Weight: 91g (except hard disk)
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External Interface: USB1.1 Max. 12Mbps
USB2.0 Max.:480Mbps
USB3.0 Max.:5Gbps
Internal Interface: S-ATA I/II
Compatible HDD Size: 2.5'
Power: Input : DC +5V (USB Powered)
Supported OS: Window 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / VISTA / 7, Mac OS, Linux
Color: Black/Silver
Let me put it this way, MSFT provide just a platform for different specialized applications. If business able to run their beloved applications on more stable platform they will. So what I did when somebody calling in with offer of new software, I ask,
-What platform does it run on?
-Windows
-We are not allow game platform at the workplace
That's all what marketing department have to hear - Microsoft - should be presented as a game platform, no security, strict DRM, locked in - exactly platform for gamers.
That would shrink their dominance really well.
Their tech support is less then usable, regardless of what OS is on the computer anyway.
I vote with my money, NOT TO PAY to Microsoft - simple like that.