Linux biggest problem is that they (Distro makers) were never willing to raise some serious money and actually try. They kept appealing to philosophy instead of things that are known to work when done properly assuming you have a half decent product in the first place, marketing and promotion.
Problem #2 is that developers have failed to modernize their applications, and a LOT of stuff looks like it is from 2000. Flat, high contrast UI is what's "in," get with it.
I'll stop here as I could list about 10 serious issues such as these. As long as they try to win converts with Altruism, they aren't going to ever be in a position of taking anything from anyone.
I really hate to agree, but the masses are simply either too stupid or too misinformed. Things will continue, I suggest doing everything you can for when the results of this greed hit, and they're going to hit soon. They have theirs, why do they care?
And using your computer requires you to turn it on first, just like turning on the browser, still no difference. They are both still doing ads in their own stuff, and it is avoidable. Whether you choose to do that is on you.
Spying? Wasn't that the mantra almost 2 years ago? I guess you have some logs or some other information that the rest of the world hasn't found or seen yet?
Whats to stop them from not allowing the self drivers? This only works IF you can operate there. If they have issues with the human driven cars, does it make sense to expect them to just allow driverless, or even autopiloted ones?
I see a lot of comments like this all over the net. People claiming things that are wasy to prove false, or are false on the surface. I wonder if someone is astroturfing, or if MS hate is STILL that strong?
Also, I guess this person uses no smartphone as well, as ALL of those collect data, even with a custom ROM and rooting and other protections, the black box known as the cell radio has you tracked anyway, so that is certainly not 100% removed. I guess no social media at all, and no gmail, dropbox etc. iOS, closed source automatic no go.
So I guess this guy uses some flavor of desktop Linux and nothing else? Because that's the only OS I can think of with data collection 100% removed
Not that I am really mocking him, I have 0 social media, removed the mic from my phone and other "tinfoilhatty" things.
As far as mobile, who is buying all this stuff? I have a family full of mac heads, with maybe 10 paid apps out of 30 people total. I myself have spend 0$ on apps myself. I also work with a lot of devices at work and notice the same trend, maybe 1 or 2 paid things. Anecdotal as well, but I work with a large cadre of small business owners as well and I see the same patterns.
He prefers where the games he likes to play are, and they aren't on a PC at this moment. When he was into Minecraft, he was a PC gamer, then consoles got it, along with more games he wants to play. He switched. He has access to a powerful PC, but does not like the games offered. Graphics mean little, he likes gameplay over all else. (I did good)
He has a powerful enough PC but does not play console ports simply because he has the console and does not have to wait a year to play, it's old by then. "He wouldn't enjoy the ports" Do you posess some kind of all seeing eye? How do you know what he would enjoy, he isn't you!
So it's very relevant when you have a person who does not care about the platform but the games, they go where the games they want are, and currently the games are on console. I am a PC gamer, but this year was pretty bad for me, I am thinking about a console again. Many of the "good" as you would call them releases were TO ME nothing but graphics fests with vapid, boring, been there done that gameplay. You I guess liked them more.
Ports could be better, but why deal with an entitled, whiny customer base, that's paying 20% less to begin with even though you have to exert more effort to make the game work. (all that hardware?) when DLC on the console will make you the same money? On just a handful of hardware configurations, with marketing from the console maker if you're lucky to boot.
Is this person actually "nuts" or are they just different and have different preferences?
My son does not want a gaming pc and prefers console for that very reason as well. The games he likes to play aren't available.
It's because PC gamers on average, don't want to pay for shit, unless it's hardware, and are extremely whiny, and generally only looking for whiz bang visuals. I never see gameplay discussions on many of the "masterrace" forums, always rigs and graphics. And as a player that prefers gameplay above all else, PC is just ok.
Serious question because I am doubtful that they're just "not advancing" just because of "no competition" But rather I don't think it's possible to move as fast with performance increases now because we're rapidly approaching the limits of current silicon designs can do.
well see how popular those things are after some time dealing with the shortcomings of these devices. Many people ran out and bought them, but how many will consider it an improvement? My son is sick of his 180 beats wireless ones (various issues) 2 days after buying them the day after Christmas. Time will tell.
as long as there is some sort of affordable wired solution then fine. I haven't looked at any usb-c earbuds, but if I can't get a set for 20 bucks then I'll wait.
Again, nothing IMPORTANT. Not only do I find it painful to do most things, especially net wise, but I don't trust ANY device, regardless of where it's made.
Even if they "get" me they won't have anything of value.
change rom, problem solved. and there are plenty of other phones that may be more "trustworthy" to you that are all in the same price range and are good enough in many aspects.
But I know I am not that important and I don't do anything important on that micro screen anyways. If the Chinese hacked it, they'd get nothing of value anyway.
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Linux biggest problem is that they (Distro makers) were never willing to raise some serious money and actually try. They kept appealing to philosophy instead of things that are known to work when done properly assuming you have a half decent product in the first place, marketing and promotion.
Problem #2 is that developers have failed to modernize their applications, and a LOT of stuff looks like it is from 2000. Flat, high contrast UI is what's "in," get with it.
I'll stop here as I could list about 10 serious issues such as these. As long as they try to win converts with Altruism, they aren't going to ever be in a position of taking anything from anyone.
I really hate to agree, but the masses are simply either too stupid or too misinformed. Things will continue, I suggest doing everything you can for when the results of this greed hit, and they're going to hit soon. They have theirs, why do they care?
And using your computer requires you to turn it on first, just like turning on the browser, still no difference. They are both still doing ads in their own stuff, and it is avoidable. Whether you choose to do that is on you.
Spying? Wasn't that the mantra almost 2 years ago? I guess you have some logs or some other information that the rest of the world hasn't found or seen yet?
I see no difference. Both are using their products to advertise their own stuff, and both are not necessary for survival.
The "it's not as bad because it's not an OS" is one of the poorest excuses I have encountered for anything.
"The thing is Google is no better"
I wish more people saw this like this. Many will defend the behavior when it's a service they use and or like, while bashing the competitor.
You're being downmodded, but I see this attitude very often, especially with millenials.
Eventually they'll have nothing to watch if they keep it up.
They could specify things to make it apply to them only. Any of the taxi laws they don't want to follow are a good start.
Whats to stop them from not allowing the self drivers? This only works IF you can operate there. If they have issues with the human driven cars, does it make sense to expect them to just allow driverless, or even autopiloted ones?
I see a lot of comments like this all over the net. People claiming things that are wasy to prove false, or are false on the surface. I wonder if someone is astroturfing, or if MS hate is STILL that strong?
Also, I guess this person uses no smartphone as well, as ALL of those collect data, even with a custom ROM and rooting and other protections, the black box known as the cell radio has you tracked anyway, so that is certainly not 100% removed. I guess no social media at all, and no gmail, dropbox etc. iOS, closed source automatic no go.
So I guess this guy uses some flavor of desktop Linux and nothing else? Because that's the only OS I can think of with data collection 100% removed
Not that I am really mocking him, I have 0 social media, removed the mic from my phone and other "tinfoilhatty" things.
As far as mobile, who is buying all this stuff? I have a family full of mac heads, with maybe 10 paid apps out of 30 people total. I myself have spend 0$ on apps myself. I also work with a lot of devices at work and notice the same trend, maybe 1 or 2 paid things. Anecdotal as well, but I work with a large cadre of small business owners as well and I see the same patterns.
Slashdot help me here.
He prefers where the games he likes to play are, and they aren't on a PC at this moment. When he was into Minecraft, he was a PC gamer, then consoles got it, along with more games he wants to play. He switched. He has access to a powerful PC, but does not like the games offered. Graphics mean little, he likes gameplay over all else. (I did good)
He has a powerful enough PC but does not play console ports simply because he has the console and does not have to wait a year to play, it's old by then. "He wouldn't enjoy the ports" Do you posess some kind of all seeing eye? How do you know what he would enjoy, he isn't you!
So it's very relevant when you have a person who does not care about the platform but the games, they go where the games they want are, and currently the games are on console. I am a PC gamer, but this year was pretty bad for me, I am thinking about a console again. Many of the "good" as you would call them releases were TO ME nothing but graphics fests with vapid, boring, been there done that gameplay. You I guess liked them more.
Ports could be better, but why deal with an entitled, whiny customer base, that's paying 20% less to begin with even though you have to exert more effort to make the game work. (all that hardware?) when DLC on the console will make you the same money? On just a handful of hardware configurations, with marketing from the console maker if you're lucky to boot.
They're not using phone hardware, so I don't see how what they did has any bearing.
No, I want something that has modern gaming performance, and a phone chip, with phone chip graphics isn't that, full stop.
well those gamemakers could convert their games to uwp and push it though steam, done, gamemode support.
And when there isn't one for either platform? Yes that's a thing, my entire library is win only.
Is this person actually "nuts" or are they just different and have different preferences?
My son does not want a gaming pc and prefers console for that very reason as well. The games he likes to play aren't available.
It's because PC gamers on average, don't want to pay for shit, unless it's hardware, and are extremely whiny, and generally only looking for whiz bang visuals. I never see gameplay discussions on many of the "masterrace" forums, always rigs and graphics. And as a player that prefers gameplay above all else, PC is just ok.
They buy them idevices... not that far of a stretch.
I am completely unsold on a phone chip for a home console. Yes it's portable, but it's also a home device.
No incentive or are physics in the way?
Serious question because I am doubtful that they're just "not advancing" just because of "no competition" But rather I don't think it's possible to move as fast with performance increases now because we're rapidly approaching the limits of current silicon designs can do.
well see how popular those things are after some time dealing with the shortcomings of these devices. Many people ran out and bought them, but how many will consider it an improvement? My son is sick of his 180 beats wireless ones (various issues) 2 days after buying them the day after Christmas. Time will tell.
as long as there is some sort of affordable wired solution then fine. I haven't looked at any usb-c earbuds, but if I can't get a set for 20 bucks then I'll wait.
Not when you can have 95% of the experience for about a 1/3 of that, then it's a terrible value.
You can't trust any hardware, see Cisco.
Again, nothing IMPORTANT. Not only do I find it painful to do most things, especially net wise, but I don't trust ANY device, regardless of where it's made.
Even if they "get" me they won't have anything of value.
change rom, problem solved. and there are plenty of other phones that may be more "trustworthy" to you that are all in the same price range and are good enough in many aspects.
But I know I am not that important and I don't do anything important on that micro screen anyways. If the Chinese hacked it, they'd get nothing of value anyway.
It does? You have personally seen the rom I am running and protections I installed and audited it and came to that conclusion? Shutup.