| [Rant] Microsoft extend their monopolistic behaviours (again) | ANN.lu |
| Posted on 11-Aug-2002 13:33 GMT by Cyberwlf | 56 comments
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Microsoft have cracked down on retailers trying to sell alternate OS's when they sign a contract to sell Windoze. (This theoretically effecting people selling Amithlon pre-installed, or the likes). Essentially saying... :
(from slashdot.org) "Some Sys Admin sent in an email that he got from Dell which basically says Microsoft will no longer allow Dell to sell PCs without an operating system. " - But if you think this was only Dell, the wording seems to effect all retailers, read article for more information: http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/10/1420208.
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| Posted by Bill Hoggett on 13-Aug-2002 13:52 GMT | In reply to Comment 39 (DaveW):
@DaveW
" I like what you say about Windows, it is entirely true and blows away some of the myths that are repeated often on here."
As you say it's "essentially" true. I'd have to add a couple of provisos though, namely that the Registry is NOT an intuitive place to mess around in, and that the various replacement shells are not without caveats. So far, I have yet to see such a (full replacement) shell that behaves properly in all conditions. It should also be mentioned that the various programs that "remove the furniture" are generally regarded as hacks, and you won't get sympathy or support if you get nasty side effects as a result.
I also have problems with the Registry concept as implemented by Microsoft, but that's probably just an ideological difference of opinion.
" But what you say about Linux is a total crock of shit. Sorry but thats how I assess it."
Agreed. JC's portrayal of Linux is as prejudiced and inaccurate as the misapprehensions about Windows he is arguing against.
" Sure, debunk the myths surrounding Windows but dont spread more fud about Linux while you are at it. "
Hear, hear. |
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