I have what I think is a rather simple question for Mr. Taylor.
Why? Why should I use Windows instead of Linux?
I'm a home user and developer that has found it impossible to pay out the money to Microsoft to keep "up to date" anymore. The reason I hear for home users and for corportate users don't convince me. Attractive displays can be had with Linux, full functionality is available... the only problems that come into play are document compatability issues, and that I'm a gamer.
I would also request that you refrain from quoting market studies or other statistics. There are three kinds of lies... Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. My home boxes are cheap and easy for me to maintain... the ones running Win and Linux.
Why should I use Windows? Convince me, a self titled geek with security and malware concerns, and maybe I'll actually shell out the $$ for XP.
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Why? Why should I use Windows instead of Linux?
I'm a home user and developer that has found it impossible to pay out the money to Microsoft to keep "up to date" anymore. The reason I hear for home users and for corportate users don't convince me. Attractive displays can be had with Linux, full functionality is available... the only problems that come into play are document compatability issues, and that I'm a gamer.
I would also request that you refrain from quoting market studies or other statistics. There are three kinds of lies... Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics. My home boxes are cheap and easy for me to maintain... the ones running Win and Linux.
Why should I use Windows? Convince me, a self titled geek with security and malware concerns, and maybe I'll actually shell out the $$ for XP.
-Steve