tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post6089091432894462005..comments2023-06-15T09:13:45.467-04:00Comments on Liberty's Torch: Quickies: Heads Up, Gentle Readers!Francis W. Porrettohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-35128039813388427732016-06-03T13:52:16.783-04:002016-06-03T13:52:16.783-04:00In my not-so-humble opinion, Windows 10 is malware...In my not-so-humble opinion, Windows 10 is malware. It doesn't ask permission, it simply installs itself, regardless of your wishes in the matter; it also can severely impact your work but again, that's regardless of your wishes.<br /><br />I regularly read Dr. Jerry Pournelle's blog Chaos Manor. In it, he describes how this happened to him, and to Larry Niven as well:<br /><br />"Happened to Larry Niven over the weekend. I need to go out to his house and show him how to get back to work; he’s in shock, and I don’t blame him."<br /><br />https://www.jerrypournelle.com/chaosmanor/working-on-fiction-nss-acceptance-speech-trump-and-the-neocons-and-a-lot-more/Eskymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947922645001422523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-68494252751241072482016-06-03T10:35:32.486-04:002016-06-03T10:35:32.486-04:00I have a Macbook, which I am happy enough to not c...I have a Macbook, which I am happy enough to not change. However, when it goes, I'll be replacing it with a Linux machine (I'm lucky, I have a Linux-mad brother, who would be happy to install and maintain it - I COULD, but essentially have made a decision NOT to be "up" on all tech).<br /><br />For traveling, my husband and I have decided to supplement our iPads with a Chromebook and online data/work storage. We'll try sharing, but, if that doesn't work, the Chromebooks are cheap enough that it won't break the bank to buy another.Linda Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024201252345608291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-49464733479034376382016-06-02T09:33:44.039-04:002016-06-02T09:33:44.039-04:00To top it all off, 10 sucks. I upgraded as soon a...To top it all off, 10 sucks. I upgraded as soon as it was available. Everything was fine for a couple of weeks, then the notification center became inaccessible, Edge has disappeared completely and the Windows menu has also disappeared. Tried numerous fixes, none of which has helped. Stuck in Windows hell.brinsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-68067607222697128722016-06-01T05:23:52.672-04:002016-06-01T05:23:52.672-04:00I've switched from Apple to Linux, for somewha...I've switched from Apple to Linux, for somewhat similar reasons. Apple has become no better than Microsoft in their behaviour towards customers.<br />Linux ain't perfect but it sure beats being bullied.KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01940428991630766942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-49762841870896034452016-05-31T17:33:41.810-04:002016-05-31T17:33:41.810-04:00I also installed the GWX Control Panel. It's ...I also installed the GWX Control Panel. It's been doing a fine job of keeping the devil at bay.<br /><br />-MoeMoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464046406342523552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-42180696951987303382016-05-31T11:11:28.159-04:002016-05-31T11:11:28.159-04:00I installed the GWX Control Panel from here:
http:...I installed the GWX Control Panel from here:<br />http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/<br />months ago, and I've been happy with it. I saw it linked at an old computer guy's blog.<br /><br />Seems to work.<br /><br />My company has decided to go to 10, and I'm very unhappy about it. I've asked to buy my old machine from them and get a new one with 10. I like 7 and I'm fine with my old machine. Then when the new one with 10 won't let me do things, I can light up the old one.Weetabixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106614092497408546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-40337987290048585332016-05-31T09:34:43.151-04:002016-05-31T09:34:43.151-04:00Francis, I installed this software https://www.grc...Francis, I installed this software https://www.grc.com/never10.htm, it claims to block the arbitrary installation of Windows 10.<br />Here is a PC World review http://www.pcworld.com/article/3048836/windows/never10-is-a-free-app-for-when-you-absolutely-positively-dont-want-windows-10.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-5825708085994869402016-05-31T07:31:44.727-04:002016-05-31T07:31:44.727-04:00Tim, that's the first wholly idiotic comment y...Tim, that's the first wholly idiotic comment you've ever left here.<br /><br /><i>Caveat Emptor</i> is an excellent guideline...when the terms of the deal are known <i>before</i> the deal is struck. That's not the case in this instance. Moreover, anyone who runs Win 7 and has unknowingly fallen into Microsoft's trap is, as far as I know, <i>unable</i> to undo the upgrade. As of this writing, Microsoft hasn't published any method for backing out.<br /><br />Even should Microsoft have a corporate attack of conscience and publish a back-away technique, my point stands. Changing the terms after the other party has agreed to the deal has always been regarded as illegal and unethical.Francis W. Porrettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-72709735110423670172016-05-31T07:12:50.171-04:002016-05-31T07:12:50.171-04:00Caveat Emptor.
I'm serious. Microsoft is a bu...Caveat Emptor.<br /><br />I'm serious. Microsoft is a business. You are an individual. Don't go whining like a college student when you don't read the fine print.<br /><br />I know that sounds harsh, but Microsoft is just doing what the government does. They make their OS and delivery systems fit the lowest common denominator.<br /><br />At least they (unlike Obama) publish ways to avoid or undo the update.<br /><br />And yes, I agree with you that you could feel justified not wanting to do business with a company that does business this way.<br /><br />Don't think that Apple is any better. If that other grass isn't any greener, it's partially our fault.Tim Turnernoreply@blogger.com