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Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« on: January 22, 2015, 07:30:53 pm »
Read something new today. ;D Windows 10 praised in the linux community!  :o The post describes Windows 10 as :


                       " Finally, A Worthy Rival for Linux "

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2015/01/windows-10-microsoft-plan-to-win-users-back

Is it really going to be that good after the addition of features like Microsoft’s Continuum and the Cortana Smarts ? I agree that windows 10 is going to be a big upgrade. But would it really be a worthy rival for linux?  ???   What do you think guys?
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2015, 07:36:52 pm »
No.
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2015, 10:11:55 pm »
There's no way it could rival the customization and ability to know literally everything going on of nix. In short, no.
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2015, 10:40:11 pm »
Quote from: geek.shanu on January 22, 2015, 07:30:53 pm
But would it really be a worthy rival for linux?  ???   What do you think guys?
Short answer no. Long answer:
That site,"omgubuntu", like name implies makes comparisons between windows 10's potential vs ubuntu. I have few close friends that use linux as main or secondary OS and they all use ubuntu. Their relationship to linux is like trying to get as close as possible Windows feeling OS without  Windows. I think many of you know what i mean. One of those friends ones tryed my arch box and asked me where is the app store and when i explained how "apps" are installed he asked why anyone would use this. Ofc. ubuntu has linux power users just like any other distro, but most likely it has more people like my friends than any other distro. So IMO to people like my friends who have noticed enough flaws in previous Windows versions that they have turn into linux users, but hasn't really got hang of what makes linux as great as it is, to those people windows 10 might be worthy choice to linux.

But consdering more active/power linux users, in my opinion  that is not even realistic question. But maybe win10 will be the best windows so far. That is very much possible but we'll see.
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2015, 10:55:56 pm »
As curt as my first response was, I can't deny the improvements and innovation that Microsoft (says) that they are pushing. As an operating system for 80% (made up statistic) of the population, this iteration of Windows looks great so far; as gray-f0x has already stated, it's the power users that are likely not to be swayed.
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2015, 12:03:23 am »
When this will happen I will wear a thong for men and I will go out for a walk totally naked in the neighborhood shouting and singing this : "We love you Microsoft... We do... We love you Microsoft... We do.... We love you Microsoft.... We doooooo.... Microsoft we love you! "(turum turum).


I will take this as a hilarious joke. If it wasn't one of those jokes, then you and everyone that claims things like this should stop dreaming. Of course I won't get into technical proofs for this, as it would be a absolute time waste.
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2015, 12:12:46 am »
Windows 10 seems to be an integration of windows 8/8.1 into "classic" Windows (7 and down). For instance bringing in that metro start menu. I'll most likely be using it as a secondary OS. As far as even comparing against my presh'nix, absolutely no competition. Linux superiority will reign forever, it's the ultimate form of hipster.

Another aspect I've been noticing in the Microsoft marketing world is a larger push(or maybe just a consistent one) for Windows gaming with their pseudo-Steam.

Still beats OSX in my humble opinion.
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2015, 02:36:55 am »
Only reason I still dual-boot with a windows system is for Gaming... and i'm going to stick to Win7 64bit for that.

And I think Windiws 10 is grossly overrated  :P
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2015, 08:13:22 am »
Quote from: z3ro on January 23, 2015, 02:36:55 am

And I think Windiws 10 is grossly overrated  :P

It surely is.  ;D Windows 10 might be a worthy rival for Ubuntu. But describing it as a worthy rival for "Linux". Hell no.  :P
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2015, 12:40:10 pm »
Quote from: geek.shanu on January 23, 2015, 08:13:22 am
It surely is.  ;D Windows 10 might be a worthy rival for Ubuntu. But describing it as a worthy rival for "Linux". Hell no.  :P
Common misconception is: "Linux=Ubuntu"
Whenever I raise the subject of linux with any non-tech friend, they go, "Oh, ubuntu?"
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2015, 12:57:11 pm »
Quote from: Pak_Track on January 23, 2015, 12:40:10 pm
Common misconception is: "Linux=Ubuntu"
Whenever I raise the subject of linux with any non-tech friend, they go, "Oh, ubuntu?"

Yeah. I've been there! And there are even those who believe that Windows is the only operating system in existence!  ::)
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2015, 02:08:23 pm »
Indeed. Windows is just so common, the words: 'Operating System' have been replaced with the term 'Windows.'
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2015, 03:13:19 pm »
Quote from: Pak_Track on January 23, 2015, 12:40:10 pm
Whenever I raise the subject of linux with any non-tech friend, they go, "Oh, ubuntu?"

I feel so bad when I hear statements like this one...
Thats why I always try to avoid further operating system talk with the "average" human.
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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2015, 08:15:55 pm »
I forgot to add, is it just me, or does windows RAM usage grow a couple of hundred MB's every version? Not to mention the stupid layout. I mean, the old start menu was acceptable, but the one in win 8 is just stupid. And who uses App stores on PC's, anyway?
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Re: Is windows 10 actually going to be that good ?
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2015, 08:54:47 pm »
Quote from: Pak_Track on January 23, 2015, 08:15:55 pm
I forgot to add, is it just me, or does windows RAM usage grow a couple of hundred MB's every version? Not to mention the stupid layout. I mean, the old start menu was acceptable, but the one in win 8 is just stupid. And who uses App stores on PC's, anyway?
You must understand that this is all marketed towards stupid muricans mostly.
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