Comment Pro Windows (Score 1) 2071
I realise I'm one of few that considers Windows an acceptable platform (at least here on
I don't consider the extreme tweakability of Lynux beneficial to me. If I absolutely cannot tweek whatever I don't like in a given Windows app there is usually a plethora of alternative app choices available just a download away.
In my experience Lynux crashes as regularly as Windows - you may vividly disagree with this statement, but consider that any Lynux user is very likely to be quite clued-up with all matters concerning Lynux; as a consequence system stability in Lynux is augmented by these users. Similarily, I know my Windows environment quite well, and hardly ever experience system ceisures.
On the other hand, my occasional foray into Lynux is occasionally coupled with frustration as things dont necessarily just work (for me). And I do experience Lynux crashes.
Regarding security on Windows and PCs being hijacked for spamming... - if I were to write a virus, worm or sparm-app I would most certainly target the Windows OS, not because of security holes - but to take advantage of the vast selection of PCs out there were my payload could hit. I may be wrong, but I find it hard to believe that Lynux is impervious to security attacks. Also I think that the average Lynux user is more savvy then the average Windows user, which acts as a deterrent to virus programming.
The extensive scripting capabilities in Lynux are quite useful, but anything that I really have difficulties with (and cannot in some way automate) in Windows I can easily write a quick app for.
Lastly, I do not agree with some of MicroSoft's business practises, I'm against DRM, against software patents, and in favour of open source. I do however think that Bill Gates does do tremendous good with the considerable financial resources that he commands due to MicroSoft; he and his wife truly go above and beyond the call of duty to use both their wealth and intellect to aid those with lesser privileges around the world.
