That's fine as well. I personally prefer to have a keyboard at hand, and still carry a laptop with me when events require it of me.
I guess my overall point is, all the devices have their use and their market.
I honestly don't see any of them ever actually replacing any other.
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I do agree with that for sure. I wouldn't necessarily want to develop on the tablet, or even a laptop for that matter (I might test on it if I ever write any metro apps for Win8, of course). Desktops are far better for that, although for most other things I'm not sure a desktop is really all that preferable anymore. I'm sure I'm just oblivious to certain uses (CAD, high-end graphic design, etc, of course), but for most computing uses a smaller, less-powerful portable device is just as good as a desktop.
I'm quite surprised this has happened. I thought no one would care. Seems like peoples computers just burnt out and needed a new one
I'm still happy to see people finally up-to-date.
NO it isn't like saying I won't buy a car because I don't want to set up the radio. I mispoke in that there are other ways to sort files but none will do what I want and could do previously with Vista. I want to sort files according to what I work on the most and not any other way and that is not the same as most recently used. Our tech department tells me a lot of other people don't like this restriction.
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I'm simple so I will keep it simple; 2 and 2 = 4. Linux can't give away as many operating system as Microsoft sells for big bucks to me tells it all.
Personally my view is the same with software as with anything else. Generally speaking you get what you pay for. I don't feel like any installation of Windows I've owned was a bad value for the money (and I pay for ALL my licenses).
I've been developing software for over 35 years. A novice I am not.
I've played with several Linux distros. They are laughable. Pure crap when compared with a professional system like Windows. I've looked at 2 or 3 recently and it's like going back 20 years in time. Let the Linux users flame away - you know it's true. (Incidentally, my comment doesn't refer to Linux servers - I have little knowledge of that. I'm referring to desktop Linux).
I don't generally participate in these Linux vs. Windows arguments because they get so "high school". However that's my opinion of it. Commercial software will NEVER be upstaged by "free" software because no one can make a living developing it.
Opening myself to the flamers too I guess. I've tried only two distro's of Linux. I doubt very seriously if I'll try anymore just a huge waste of my time. Way too user unfriendly imho. Trying to install drivers for a third party Toshiba wifi card was a total nightmare. With windows..... a breeze. As long as Microsoft keeps it as easy as that for us "dummies" they will always have the lion's share of the O.S. business.
Opening myself to the flamers too I guess. I've tried only two distro's of Linux. I doubt very seriously if I'll try anymore just a huge waste of my time. Way too user unfriendly imho. Trying to install drivers for a third party Toshiba wifi card was a total nightmare. With windows..... a breeze. As long as Microsoft keeps it as easy as that for us "dummies" they will always have the lion's share of the O.S. business.
I know I'm gunna get flamed for this ...but try Linux Mint.
I think you'll like it .
I have Linux Puppy running on an couple of older PCs with P4 and it is blazing fast.
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System Manufacturer/Model Number: Insane hobo technologies. ;-) OS: Windows 7 x64 CPU: Intel i7 2600k Motherboard: Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3 Memory: G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866 Graphics Card: Nvidia gtx580 (evga) Sound Card: Integrated HD audio + hdmi Monitor(s) Displays: 24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia Screen Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080) Keyboard: Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2) Mouse: MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack) PSU: 1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular Case: NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan Cooling: Zalmann Hard Drives: 128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA) Internet Speed: depends on if you ask me or my provider. Other Info: The above information is provided as is, and the author assumes no responsibility for issues it may cause with your sanity or fanboyism.
Windows 7 overtakes both Vista and XP, but it will take several years. But why would it go so slowly? Get the explanation here.
Source (Danish Site): Windows 7 får først førertrøjen om flere år - PC World
Translated using google + corrected small mistakes.