Dion Moult In honour of the late Dion Moult, 1992 - 2012In honour of the late Dion Moult, 1992 - 2012

p. says: (31 October 2008)

are you sure that microsoft does such plagiarism?because i see that most of computer users opt for microsoft rather than any other?

Dion Moult says: (1 November 2008)

What Microsoft does have is money to advertise and sell. After they made the deal early on Windows 3 with IBM, they became the “standard”. This meant compatibility issues if you don’t use the standard. Notice people with Macs might have trouble working with some Windows applications. That’s why people find it easier to just use the standard, whether it is better or not.

Microsoft is a commercial company, which, unlike most Linux distributions, mean that they have a large amount of cash to spend advertising their products. This means that a lot more people have heard of Microsoft than Mac or Linux. Ask the random person on the street: have you heard of Windows? Yes, they say. Apple? Yes (Apple is also commercial). Linux? Your average Tom, Dick or Harry might say no.

Microsoft, since they became the standard, abused their monopoly position. How? Take a look at Internet Explorer or Outlook Express. Try removing it from your computer … not so easy, eh?

p. says: (1 November 2008)

you have a point.but in terms of functionality and efficiency,does linux boast of a larger scale than that of microsoft and apple?plus,since microsoft has become the “standard” and has been monopolying the industry,wouldn’t it be much more difficult for linux users?as in would they find themselves(linux users) in an underprivileged position in terms of securing warranties etc?i mean,microsoft must be a much highly organised software,right?your points are very convincing but in my opinion,there must be one or two negative aspects of linux,are there not?

-your average Tom,Dick or Harry-

Dion Moult says: (1 November 2008)

Linux does offer a lot more functionality, and is a lot more efficient than Windows and Apple. That’s why it’s used to power all the supercomputers in the world. One of the main “disadvantages” are user-friendliness and hardware support. People who in general don’t know what they’re doing would probably not find Linux as useful as experienced computer users would.

p. says: (1 November 2008)

wow.you really do know about linux.i think i must submit to your idea that linux IS really better than microsoft.on the other hand,thanks for your explanation.

p. says: (1 November 2008)

:)

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Préstamos y Créditos says: (8 March 2012)

Well, I think is true, today I switched from Gnome to KDE, and voila, I thought the installation CD was changed for Windows… Only the “K” instead of Start is different :)