Well, as a programmer, I have to disagree with some points. I'd say that Windows' killer app is Visual Studio.NET. I've never seen anything more powerful or easy to use for software development.
Also, as a programmer, I find Excel to be a huge pain in the ass. Opening csv files or pasting data from SQL Server always results in something I don't like. Date fields or phone numbers are treated as mathematical expressions, so I'll often have a phone number field filled with numbers reduced to scientific notation. Usually you can convert the field to be interpreted as text, but in the case of zip codes starting with 0, the leading 0 is lost, making it a pain for doing mailing lists. I certainly wouldn't trust Excel with any data of importance.
I'm most productive in Windows because I've always been a Windows user, but I also know my way around OS X (one of my two PCs at work - Mac for graphic design, PC for development). I've gotta say, I hate how slow everything happens in OS X. The GUI has too much going on, and it makes me dread doing anything on the system because I know it'll take a little while. It does look nice, though.
"OT: Longhorn will not be released. Microsoft will have collapsed enough by then that they won't be able to support the core dev team.
Fine, don't believe me. Just remember that windows 2003 server is already 2 years old, it is an overkill already."
2 things:
1) Hahahahahahahaha!
2) I bet you infinity billion dollars that Longhorn does come out before Linux crushes Microsoft.
Look, you're going to need more proof than calling Windows 2003 "an overkill." What the hell does that mean anyway? Looks like we've got yet another case of a Linux fanboy that's never fucking used Windows.
Each platform has its strengths and weaknesses. There is room in the market for both.
I absolutely agree. I find all of these games intensely frustrating now. They weren't challenging, they were hard. You really have to look at his game design as a means to get you to spend as many quarters as possible.
OT, but when is Warren Spector going to get his? If he already has, sorry, going to google.com requires far too much effort.
Well, if I was going for karma, I'd make fun of Microsoft like everyone else. But I stand by my point - my dad's Windows XP system is in terrible shape because of how much spyware he's installed. He's a very intelligent guy, but he doesn't know how to be cautious with his system. No matter how many times I tell him not to install shitware, he just wants his Pacific Poker games and his WeatherBug alerts.
As for the IE vulnerabilities, sure, there have been plenty throughout the years. But my point is that a vast majority of spyware installs are a result of a user that doesn't know better, and as a constant IE user, I haven't been affected by any since I started using XP. 98 and ME (ugh), though, don't get me started. I really urge you to try IE and Windows again.
PS: I don't know why I'm bothering, looking through your post history (speaking of FUD), I'd say you care way more about hating Microsoft more than you care about liking Linux. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. If you don't mind, though, please send me a link that will install spyware without my approval on my system.
It's Microsoft's fault? I guarantee you that if Linux were the dominant platform, she'd still have a system full of spyware. She'd run everything she could download that would give her a bunch of smiley faces or cursors or weather alerts. Don't pull a/. and blame Microsoft for an irresponsible or uninformed user (not stupid).
FYI I'm on an XP system, and I've been using this install for over a year. Ad Aware and Spybot have only found tracking cookies and software bundled with AIM.
"When will the blame be placed where it belongs, with the people who's [sic] job is to raise this child until he is old enough to support himself?"
OK, so it's the fault of the parents.
"What the hell happened to being responsible for your own actions?"
OK, so it's the fault of the kid.
Why must we always blame the parents? I agree with your second point where you disagree with yourself. This kid knew what he did was wrong, and I sincerely doubt he would've been cheered on by his parents.
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This makes me wonder how Seanbaby's suit against Sony for turning him into a champion snowboarder is panning out...
"S*ck my fat f*cking c*ck, *ssh*le."
Wait, what are you trying to say?
I think everyone on /. relies heavily on strokeit.
Ah, only on /. does legitimate praise for Windows get modded Funny.
Well, as a programmer, I have to disagree with some points. I'd say that Windows' killer app is Visual Studio.NET. I've never seen anything more powerful or easy to use for software development.
Also, as a programmer, I find Excel to be a huge pain in the ass. Opening csv files or pasting data from SQL Server always results in something I don't like. Date fields or phone numbers are treated as mathematical expressions, so I'll often have a phone number field filled with numbers reduced to scientific notation. Usually you can convert the field to be interpreted as text, but in the case of zip codes starting with 0, the leading 0 is lost, making it a pain for doing mailing lists. I certainly wouldn't trust Excel with any data of importance.
I'm most productive in Windows because I've always been a Windows user, but I also know my way around OS X (one of my two PCs at work - Mac for graphic design, PC for development). I've gotta say, I hate how slow everything happens in OS X. The GUI has too much going on, and it makes me dread doing anything on the system because I know it'll take a little while. It does look nice, though.
"OT: Longhorn will not be released. Microsoft will have collapsed enough by then that they won't be able to support the core dev team.
Fine, don't believe me. Just remember that windows 2003 server is already 2 years old, it is an overkill already."
2 things:
1) Hahahahahahahaha!
2) I bet you infinity billion dollars that Longhorn does come out before Linux crushes Microsoft.
Look, you're going to need more proof than calling Windows 2003 "an overkill." What the hell does that mean anyway? Looks like we've got yet another case of a Linux fanboy that's never fucking used Windows.
Each platform has its strengths and weaknesses. There is room in the market for both.
PS: Hahahahahahahaha! Man, what a douche.
"And next, he's going to butcher... Hunter: reckoning"
Too bad Interplay beat him to it.
I absolutely agree. I find all of these games intensely frustrating now. They weren't challenging, they were hard. You really have to look at his game design as a means to get you to spend as many quarters as possible.
OT, but when is Warren Spector going to get his? If he already has, sorry, going to google.com requires far too much effort.
OK, that's fair, sorry I jumped to conclusions about you so quickly.
Well, if I was going for karma, I'd make fun of Microsoft like everyone else. But I stand by my point - my dad's Windows XP system is in terrible shape because of how much spyware he's installed. He's a very intelligent guy, but he doesn't know how to be cautious with his system. No matter how many times I tell him not to install shitware, he just wants his Pacific Poker games and his WeatherBug alerts.
As for the IE vulnerabilities, sure, there have been plenty throughout the years. But my point is that a vast majority of spyware installs are a result of a user that doesn't know better, and as a constant IE user, I haven't been affected by any since I started using XP. 98 and ME (ugh), though, don't get me started. I really urge you to try IE and Windows again.
PS: I don't know why I'm bothering, looking through your post history (speaking of FUD), I'd say you care way more about hating Microsoft more than you care about liking Linux. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. If you don't mind, though, please send me a link that will install spyware without my approval on my system.
"cleaning up the mess Microsoft made for them"
/. and blame Microsoft for an irresponsible or uninformed user (not stupid).
It's Microsoft's fault? I guarantee you that if Linux were the dominant platform, she'd still have a system full of spyware. She'd run everything she could download that would give her a bunch of smiley faces or cursors or weather alerts. Don't pull a
FYI I'm on an XP system, and I've been using this install for over a year. Ad Aware and Spybot have only found tracking cookies and software bundled with AIM.
"When will the blame be placed where it belongs, with the people who's [sic] job is to raise this child until he is old enough to support himself?" OK, so it's the fault of the parents. "What the hell happened to being responsible for your own actions?" OK, so it's the fault of the kid. Why must we always blame the parents? I agree with your second point where you disagree with yourself. This kid knew what he did was wrong, and I sincerely doubt he would've been cheered on by his parents.