Richard Detwiler wrote: > Here were two responses to the recent thread: "Autosave STILL NOT > WORKING!!!!" (And I acknowledge that the OP may have been a troll ...) > >> >> In this case, I'd be temped to blame the OS. Just like when you pull >> the power, a reboot during a file save can cause corruption. >> Incidentally, a proper shutdown should cause all files to close >> properly. You've just had an example of why Windows should not be used. >> > >> >> Headers show he's using T'Bird on Winders to post to the list. >> >> Nuff said..... > > So basically these responses are saying "My OS is better than your OS". > > Is this really helpful, to the OP or anyone else on the list?
Speaking as someone who has worked in software support at IBM, on Windows and other operating systems, I can state with some authority of how bad Windows is compared to other operating systems. Sudden crashes, reboots or other failures are not uncommon on Windows. They are rare on other operating systems. This is even before we get to the flaws that turn Windows into a security sieve. Bottom line, for reasons of stability and security, Windows is the worst possible choice. As a couple of examples, I have an IBM ThinkPad. It's solid as a rock on Linux, but frequently locks up on Windows. My work computer, running Windows, sometimes has to be rebooted during the day, even though it gets shut down every night. It also gets the occasional BSOD. My home computers, all running Linux, generally run for months, without rebooting or crashing. Usually, they're only rebooted due to kernel update, hardware change or, on occasion, operator error. They simply don't crash EVER, unless due to hardware failure. Also, on Linux, viruses are simply not an issue. In fact there has never been a successful one. So, many of us recommend against Microsoft products, because we know that other products are better for many reasons. Some of us, including myself have had experience on several other platforms and know how computers are supposed to be. People who run only Windows, think that crashes and viruses are normal. They are not. They are a result of deficiencies in Microsoft software. -- Use OpenOffice.org <http://www.openoffice.org> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
