Originally Posted by scru

I say just ignore the thing until it crawls back under the bridge. It cannot be reasoned with.

Originally Posted by tux4life

To answer the question "Why would everyone use Windows?":

• Maybe because it's delivered by default if you buy a new computer? (OEM)
• Maybe because Microsoft gives away free licenses of their software products (Windows and Office) for schools (don't know about other countries, but in Belgium this is the case), so pupils do use Windows in their schools and what's going to convince them to change if they've everything they need?
• Maybe because people want something which all the other people in their environment do use?
• Maybe because nearly every commercial software package is for Windows?
• Maybe because people are just happy with it?

Originally Posted by jbennet

Doubt it. In case you havent noticed, Serial (RS232) plugs, and VGA (DS-15) connectors are still ubiqitous, at least 20+ years since thier inception. Same goes for Hi-Fi. Most audiophiles use Phono or DIN plugs, where S/PDIF (A digital optical technology), or even digital coaxial cable, could give a better sound.

People stay with what they know, what is cheap, and what is common.

There are also a lot of OpenGL windows games . Have you ever actually coded in either? I assume not seeing as you dont know the difference between DirectX and Direct3D.

Originally Posted by crunchie

@ The Mad Hatter. If you are going to quote several members consecutively, there is a multi-quote reply option you can use.
That will save us having to see your username so often

Originally Posted by Grn Xtrm

Obviously you are anti microsoft. But you never admitted to being a troll.

Of course I don't trust them. They are large multi billion dollar industries. Finally, something I can agree with you on.

LOL. Hey, your kinda funny when your not raving like a lunatic.

Originally Posted by William Hemsworth

Their best interests also has to satisfy our best interests, or they will quickly lose users, so no I don't agree. A good OS will attract more users, and it's not like Microsoft hasn't got enough money to provide us with a good one.

Originally Posted by Grn Xtrm

Well, obviously they aren't gonna purposely make a poor product just to spite us.
They want to make a good product so they will make as much money as possible. That's what big corporations care about. MONEY. And the best way to make alot of money is to make a good product that lots of people will buy. I agree with you there.

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

Free computers for schools?

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

But there's a lot of reasons not to use Windows too, which was my point.

Ever hear of EDGI? It's a Microsoft program (that was documented in the Coombes Court Case) which is designed to make sure that nothing except Windows is used in schools.

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

You can run DirectX under WINE. I had the Windows version of Neverwinter Nights running under Ubuntu.

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

OK, so in that case why did GM deliver us crap for so many years (and note that I come from a GM family - my father who died at 83 a couple of years ago, never owned anything but GM till he bought a Chrysler minivan in 2000)? You make the assumption that a company is capable of having any long term view past the next quarterly report, and it seems that many companies aren't capable of doing that.

Originally Posted by tux4life

I said free licenses, not free computers.

You really aren't going to convince me (and probably the other people as well) as long as something very worse happens to me as a result of using Windows.

Originally Posted by jbennet

Except for the fact that most computers in schools outside of the US *dont* run windows....

Originally Posted by K0ns3rv

I know but runnning directx under wine is horrible.

Originally Posted by Grn Xtrm

GM used to make great cars. My dad used to own two GM cars and both lasted for over 20 years. I'm no car expert but why do you think GM is doing so poorly nowadays? Because people picked up on the fact that they make a crappy product, so people stopped buying them. Thank you for proving my point for me.

Originally Posted by GrimJack

Wow, it is like going to AceOfSpades and/or DemocraticUnderground; trolling, adamant statements of opinion as fact, inability to allow 'the other side' to have a valid point, screen after screen of rant/counter-rant - this could have been fun but I don't have a dog in this fight. Once I put down my Amiga and took up a WinDoze machine, I knew I had gone over to the dark side but - you know what - the world is a very big place and so there is always a place for you to go where people behave and act in ways that you believe is wrong and must stop.

Take your religious fervor to a place where it is appreciated. If you have strong religious/political views just go hang out where everyone shares your opinion. Why stop in here where we are all enjoying ourselves just to tell us we are all wrong and should believe/act/follow whatever mandates you have for us.

If you do not like the fact that 'geeks' here also use WinDoze machines and this offends your sensibilities - don't let the door hit you on the butt on your way out.

If on the other hand, you learn that TWIAVBP and that there is room for everyone in it, then pull up some electrons and and join in on the fun.