Oh, Microsoft!

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:11 am

This is a topic I would really like to understand...Its always made me highly confused as to the (for a lack of a better word) inspiration behind people's claims...

So, firstly, I'm not sure if this topic will be allowed as I (or most likley the moderators) want to see massive Microsoft bashing.

Here we go...

Why do people dislike Microsoft? What are your/their reaons behind it?

I personally find them to be an extremely good business, entering new electronic markets constantly, making fairly good products which then leads to them coming close to dominating or at least taking some market share in that sector. I'm fine with them...I wanna see whats so bad about them...

Ombre · Post by **Ombre** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:32 am

Their computers cost less then Macs, thats why I hate them so.

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:37 am

People don't seem to realize that with such a massive company, they can't break their backs to give every individual consumer everything they want at any given moment.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:15 am

I love Microsoft, and for what reason? Two words... Steve Ballmer.

DWells55 · Post by **DWells55** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:32 am

My issues with Microsoft:
-poor product support
-poor reliability
-insecure operating systems
-failure to innovate
-greedy at times

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:06 am

Would one say its insecure? Or is it more that so many people have Windows that so many people dedicate themselves to finding exploits within the system...

They say mac's are like super secure (mac ads even say "I'm running OSX I'm fine) but is it more the fact that if people were to get all the loopholes and exploits, there wouldn't be much point as there aren't many people to target?
I have been reading that due to some various things in Vista and the growing popularity of Macs (due to both iPods and people thinking they are secure), hackers will soon turn to Macs to exploit as there will actually be people to attack.

But thats my view...I have no real knowledge on the insecurities of OS's.

But thanks.

Tural · Post by **Tural** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:31 am

DWells55 wrote:My issues with Microsoft:
-poor product support
-poor reliability
-insecure operating systems
-failure to innovate
-greedy at times

- Read my previous post. More people don't have problems than do.
- I've never had problems.
- See above.
- Explain what you would prefer.
- How does that matter to you?

PyroBlizzard · Post by **PyroBlizzard** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:57 am

I love microsoft. Just pulling off a joke about the mis easy

I hate mac though. (I love them for video editing though)

My points why i like microsoft is:
1. There computers have the ability to be upgraded and customised
2. It is so simple and there is more you can fuck around with on it
THeres more but im tired

I like joking around with microsoft though because it seems like the fashion to

-Legendary- · Post by **-Legendary-** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:24 am

I like them.. But they are to rich.

RaVNzCRoFT · Post by **RaVNzCRoFT** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:28 am

I don't have anything against Microsoft. Just because I own an Xbox, use Windows, etc, and have never had major problems with them.

RYDER · Post by **RYDER** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:46 am

i love microsoft they have this wonderfull product called
COMPUTER MOUSE WITH 2 BUTTONS

StalkingGrunt911 · Post by **StalkingGrunt911** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:18 am

RYDER wrote:i love microsoft they have this wonderfull product called
COMPUTER MOUSE WITH 2 BUTTONS

Haha, funny... >_>
I like Microsoft and I don't have any problems with it. People that say it sucks is usually because they screw up there computer doing something stupid, then it gives the errors.
No one can say they hate Microsoft if you have a Xbox or Xbox 360.

RYDER · Post by **RYDER** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:19 am

was it ment to be funny then?....no

V0Lt4Ge · Post by **V0Lt4Ge** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:51 am

I hate Microsoft because they're the devil.

auerhantheman1 · Post by **auerhantheman1** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:25 am

RYDER wrote:i love microsoft they have this wonderfull product called
COMPUTER MOUSE WITH 2 BUTTONS

Yes, well Apple has this wonderful product called Mighty Mouse which has a lame name but is actually pretty cool. I don't really have anything against microsoft, just macs look cooler.

JunkfoodMan · Post by **JunkfoodMan** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:29 am

I like microsoft, I've always owned a Windows, and never an OSX. I have nothing against macs, just the way they are so much "Safer".
Its not if your PC is safe, its how you protect it.

Who relys on Windows Security Centre Anyway?

GametagAeonFlux · Post by **GametagAeonFlux** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:53 am

If you're not a fucking idiot, then you'll find XP is very secure. I hate when people call XP "easy to hack" because they're visiting sites that they shouldn't go to, and they get a virus or something.

Get Firefox for XP/Vista and you'll never have a virus ever.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:00 am

If you say Microsoft make computers, you're also an idiot.

SS-kojak · Post by **SS-kojak** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:20 am

I've been on both sides of the spectrum. I had an iMac for about a year, then it got a virus and mysteriously died....

So I got a pc with Windows XP Pro, I can honestly say I like it MUCH better. The only thing I liked OSX better for was video editing, but PC has an amazing video editor as well(avid).

M$(XP, Vista)>>>>>>>>>>>>Apple(OSX,Tiger)

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:31 am

auerhantheman1 wrote:
RYDER wrote:i love microsoft they have this wonderfull product called
COMPUTER MOUSE WITH 2 BUTTONS
Yes, well Apple has this wonderful product called Mighty Mouse which has a lame name but is actually pretty cool. I don't really have anything against microsoft, just macs look cooler.

Well, this is coming from a mac person: THe mighty mouse sucks, hard. It's the worst mouse Apple has ever created.

It's not like you're paying for a mouse when you buy a computer, they basically come free... Just buy another frickin mouse. They cost like what, $5 at walmart or something? It's not like Apple forces you to use a one button mouse.

kojak, I'm interested in what you call a "virus".