Linux Community Issues Lead Beginners Back to Windows
In the last hour, I have read two completely different articles on Windows users, why they use Windows and how Linux could prevent further piracy.
Each piece had its merits, but I still believe that most Linux users simply do not get what Windows users are looking for in an OS. It's not just familiarity and an abundance of applications. It's about being able to purchase the hardware and software they want, without wondering if it will work with WINE or if Linux happens to be compatible with it.
Vista: Best for Linux Hardware Compatibility. Vista hardware compatibility is fine, until a driver goes haywire, then it's the dance of the blue screen until the problem device, or the driver for it, has been removed. In Linux, you will generally find a completely different reaction. With most hardware, it either works or it doesn't.
Yet there are legions of Windows users willing to put up with the hassle of random Vista blue screens. Why?
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