Is It Really Worth It To Belittle Windows?

[...] Is it really worth it to belittle Windows? [...]

On one hand, I use Linux in order to get easy access to Perl, which lets me make quick text files easily.
On the other hand, Windows was the first system that let me make sound files that could be published online and still has most of my favourite free apps in media creation.
Not every Linux user has the attitude of a Russian premier, screaming, “We will bury you,” to every Microsoft developer.

Happy Linux user since 2005…

.What can I say ?

Right now on the rock solid CentOS…

The trend I’ve noticed is that people new to Linux, and who find it exciting to be learning a new operating system and enjoy Linux for just that reason alone tend to fall into that category because they think its the thing to do as if they’ve joined some sort of elitist club as part of their enthusiasm, and it can take a long time to wear off.

For those that find themselves continuing to use Linux as a primary system for a length of time where it comes to be something they’re entirely comfortable with, it seems to be the case that they don’t continue with the Windows bashing and come to this naturally.

The above is how it worked for me. Not to be confused though, I still dislike Windows for my own reasons, I just don’t go out of my way to express it. I’ve recently found myself using a Mac as a primary OS and there’s also things about it that I don’t like. Linux does indeed have its frustrations as well.
I think that someone beating their chest about Windows being garbage because they use Linux is just someone in transition of understanding. It is annoying though, I have to agree, though I also have to admit that at one point at time it was me doing it. What I find more annoying though, is the Mac vs. PC bashing that goes on from time to time because at least with Linux there’s supposed to be some sort of idealism involved with it. Nevermind that the majority of people tooting thier horns don’t even understand what that idealism is… at least they think that they’ve done something that warrants the chest banging… like they’ve saved whales or a rainforest or something. In the case of Mac. Vs. Windows it can be taken to a point where its nothing more but free, and annoying, advertising for Microsoft and Apple. I like Apple btw… :p

[...] Is it really worth it to belittle Windows? [...]

I have been a window user since 1999, but i started out on the Apple IIe when I was in school. I was away from it for awhile until an accident had me looking for ways to deal with my time while I was recovering. The first window os for me was 3.11, but I had to learn DOS 6.1 to operate it. Now I am running the RC of windows 7 (hating windows ME). I worked with redhat, the fedora core, suse, the live cds of knoppix and ubuntu. Occassionally I do run an opensource software, but is just out of curiosity. I think I read an article awhile back that most programmers use linux to write programs because the os does not use very much resources to run.

Okay, can someone please answer this?
Why are we supposed to show all respect to M$ and Windoze while M$ is not respecting us?

For example, everybody now knows about the filthy insult to the Linux society arranged by M$ and ASUS, represented in their “Better with Windows XP” campaign!
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So why should we show all respect to those weasels while they’re not even respecting themselves?!?!

Excuse me. but this not only unfair, but it’s also mean and ridiculous!

Hello again, Matt!

I totally agree with your article and the one you referenced. As you know from my previous post, I have used quite a few different OSes. They all have their purposes; they all have their pluses and minuses, their strengths and weaknesses.

I have used MSDOS (from 2.X), Windows (from 3.X on), OS2 Warp 4, BeOS, and Linux (I have a copy of Redhat 5.X and an early copy of Mandrake, and currently use Ubuntu, Puppy, and am ready to install Fedora F-11) on numerous computers (most of which I still own).

I made the switch from Windows to Linux for my own reasons, but still maintain dual boot with Windows on my currently used computers, again for my own reasons.

I mainly use Windows these days for the Legacy Windows programs which I don’t want to do without, and for some programs which just run better under Windows. I use Linux mainly for Internet access and email, simply because most of the virus’, trojans, worms, and other malware are written for Windows and don’t affect or run under Linux (YET!).

Windows (or any other OS) bashing is a waste of time and accomplishes nothing. I help others using Linux, and I still help others with their computers which run Windows, as well.

I have found that displaying a positive attitude will help making the decision to try Linux or any other alternative OS much easier for others than bashing the OS they’re using. They understand the OS they’re using, and to have it bashed and dragged through the mud puts a lot of them off, especially when first trying the alternative you’re promoting and experiencing difficulties.

You’ll pardon my next statement (and if you wish (and are able) you have my permission to edit the following out of this post), but:

To Mr. Omar Abdul-Hafez:

I will answer your inquiry.

Yes, such actions and insults are despicable. But is it better to answer like with like, or to take the moral high ground and, if not answer insult with compliment, then answer it with nothing at all except to promote our preferred OS and the efficacy of it’s operation?

I prefer the positive approach.