Re:Don't tell people to turn off Windows Update
by a_imho on Monday May 15, 2017 @04:56PM
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Windows comes preinstalled on most PCs, you are being disingenuous if you say that is not a major factor. MS was ruled to violate antitrust laws regarding web browsers. How is that for a lock in if you can just download Netscape?
The arguments against switching come down to "I hate Apple/Linux"
Not at all. Many people are forced to use MS software, they don't have a choice. Not just running Windows, but using various MS Office apps, formats, Skype etc.
Also, there are others (mainly elderly) who are only familiar with Windows, learning another platform is not a freebie for everyone.
Most apps people need have alternatives on other platforms, but there are many - besides games, that target Windows only. Well, VS being the bloatware it is, not one of them of course.
The arguments against switching come down to "I hate Apple/Linux"
Not at all. Many people are forced to use MS software, they don't have a choice. Not just running Windows, but using various MS Office apps, formats, Skype etc.
Also, there are others (mainly elderly) who are only familiar with Windows, learning another platform is not a freebie for everyone.
Most apps people need have alternatives on other platforms, but there are many - besides games, that target Windows only. Well, VS being the bloatware it is, not one of them of course.