Archived Microsoft re-re-re-issues controversial Windows 10 patch KB 3035583 (infoworld.com)
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Archived Microsoft re-re-re-issues controversial Windows 10 patch KB 3035583 (infoworld.com)
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[–] j_ 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago (edited ago)
Why wait? I mean if you’re genuinely dissatisfied with Microsoft or Windows or both (which you sound like you are), then take action instead of wagging your finger at them.
FWIW I would not recommend Ubuntu either. They have been straying from truly open-source software, and caused some controversy of their own with search reporting and Amazon ads. LMDE, openSUSE, and Arch Linux are better alternatives.
edit: moved LMDE to the front as it is generally considered easier to use; openSUSE is a good choice for tech-savvy users, while Arch is only recommended for experienced Linux users. LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) is distinct from plain Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu.
[–] Massmoment 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Arch is far from the Ubuntu mindset of ease of use.
[–] j_ 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Oh, I definitely agree. It’s a great pity too. I once ordered 100 Ubuntu CDs to distribute locally, back when downloading a 600MB image would’ve been a pain. Now they’ve clearly demonstrated their intent to be a closed/commercial system. It doesn’t make sense to switch from Windows to Ubuntu; you might as well stay on Windows and enjoy the bigger library of proprietary software.
Here’s hoping another easy-to-use distro will take Ubuntu’s place to make transitioning easier. Too many distros are based on Ubuntu making real choice difficult.
[–] Shafticle 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Rant time!
I stopped using Windows personally (and professionally where ever possible) in 2012.
Two things put me over the edge:
The Windows drivers for my 2x Crossfired Radeon 7850's in Win8 blue-screened relentlessly and for no good reason after the update to Win8! I could forgive them if the cards were overheating or a buggy game or something, but none of this was occurring. Sitting there idle and looking at the thing the wrong way would cause Win8 to explosively shit the bed. The "buggy" and universally loathed proprietary Linux Radeon drivers? No issues. None. You have to setup CrossFire-X from the command line, but it works and I've not had a video related issue in 3 years using the same bloody cards.
They're keeping my feet warm as I type. AND even IF X.org shits the bed, it does usually does not take the entire system down with it! The newer windows DWM.exe is suppose to be like this too, but nope not in my scenario, it's been a relentless bed shitter since win8. Use nVidia? nVidia drove me over the edge with a beyond faulty Geforce 8600 (GT I think it was?) chip in the late 2000's- but that's another rant all together.
I was always FIGHTING the operating system. This needed updates, that needed updates, this or that was ALWAYS nagging. I use a computer to work, not work for the computer! As my GF puts it "Linux just SHUTS UP!" When I realized I spent more time fighting Windows functionality (windows updates, third party programs, etc) then actually expanding peoples organizations and getting my work done I decided it was time to quit cold turkey. Yeah I miss a game or two but WINE is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was a decade ago and with Steam Linux support for some titles, it's not like I don't get to play any more. Apt-get (in my humble opinion), and it's similar Linux counter parts (YUM, pacman, etc) are greater than all windows packaging and update technologies introduced in all our life times. One command to rule all the updates of the entire system. Want to know what Apt-get has NEVER done for me? Pushed down a silent update without my consent. Can't say the same for windows update. Apt-get stays put until it's called upon to perform its magic, period. The new Windows 10 store, ninite, and these emerging powershell apt-get-like windows clones? Well I guess it's better to be nearly 2 decades late to the show then to not show up at all. Apt-get is still superior (imo) than each of 'em.
If you're thinking of jumping on the Linux band wagon pick any distro that floats your boat. I believe there is no wrong or right distro, you choose the one that jives with you. Obviously if you're just starting out, Distros like Linux Mint are going to be easier to figure out than jumping directly into Gentoo or Slackware. I started out with Mandriva (lol) in like 2006ish if I recall, which is like the retarded step child of linux distros. It left such a bad taste, but I pressed on until I found the family of Distros that suited me- Debian and its children (Ubuntu, Mint, etc).
(puts soap box away) Sorry for the wall of text folks.
[–] Doog [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'm using both as it is. However changing from one system to another is not just something you do during a coffee break. Changing a work environment is a major undertaking, it takes man hours and it costs money.
So, what I am saying is that when windows is obsolete then there is going to be major changes. ..And some of it have already been done.
[–] Quine 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Correct, however Ubuntu is still not that bad relatively. If you like Ubuntu, go ahead!
Typed from my Ubuntu PC.
[–] j_ 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
My opinion is that if you are switching from Windows to Ubuntu, you are moving to another commercially-motivated system, while giving up the familiarity of Windows and the much bigger software library. I don’t think it’s worth the time and effort (for the average user) just to switch to a lesser evil so I’ve stopped recommending Ubuntu.
For those that are willing to put in the time/effort into switching however, then I would recommend the other distros mentioned.