I attempted to install Ubuntu on my new laptop recently and after several failed attempts to find all of the right drivers (some don't even exist yet) I had to give up.
I was thoroughly disappointed with the capabilities on decent hardware of Linux in general.
I was looking forward to using it but denied at every turn. Back to the only OS that actually works with all of the hardware on my machine.
I have Vista installed on my Laptop - while I haven't been thorilled with the OS yet I have to defend it based on the arguments you present.
If you're having problems with Vista drivers from TrendNet - blame TrendNet, Microsoft didn't write the driver, did they? I have issues with the nVidia driver, but I don't blame M$ for that - nVidia's been lazy supporting Vista.
Application support of Vista is the same thing - if M$ wrote the apps you're having problems with then blame them for it, but if it's 3rd party stuff crashing blame the manufacturer.
What you're suggesting is to blame Ford for the crappy tires you put on the car after the new ones wore out.
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Ubuntu wouldn't recognize the broadcom NIC - how lame is that?
My bridge is warmer than your rock.
I was thoroughly disappointed with the capabilities on decent hardware of Linux in general.
I was looking forward to using it but denied at every turn. Back to the only OS that actually works with all of the hardware on my machine.
Call me when Linux is ready for prime time.
I have Vista installed on my Laptop - while I haven't been thorilled with the OS yet I have to defend it based on the arguments you present. If you're having problems with Vista drivers from TrendNet - blame TrendNet, Microsoft didn't write the driver, did they? I have issues with the nVidia driver, but I don't blame M$ for that - nVidia's been lazy supporting Vista. Application support of Vista is the same thing - if M$ wrote the apps you're having problems with then blame them for it, but if it's 3rd party stuff crashing blame the manufacturer. What you're suggesting is to blame Ford for the crappy tires you put on the car after the new ones wore out.