nairacoded.com:
My only problem is with Windows 8. Bills forget to include a "Start button". I am not talking about that start panel. Win7 ultimate was ok for me, win8 totally sucks.

nairacoded.com:
My only problem is with Windows 8. Bills forget to include a "Start button". I am not talking about that start panel. Win7 ultimate was ok for me, win8 totally sucks.

nairacoded.com:
I have always used Windows. Is Mac better ?

nairacoded.com:
My only problem is with Windows 8. Bills forget to include a "Start button". I am not talking about that start panel. Win7 ultimate was ok for me, win8 totally sucks.

opylas:
Win8 dint last a week on my l.top. I went bak to my 7 ultimate.

nairacoded.com:
I have always used Windows. Is Mac better ?

OneDy:

Mac is better than windows with the following reasons:

1. Macs offer a more straightforward approach to computing with fewer maintenance tasks
2. Macs have fewer viruses and security issues
3. Macs can provide a UNIX-like experience and also have commercial applications
4. Macs software, on average, focuses more on its user interface and making your experience enjoyable than Windows software does
5. Other Apple devices work best with Apple computers

Generally, the user experience with mac is far better than windows. Though mac is expensive, but if you can afford it its worth the price.

dlux: Before i start up with my critism, let’s not take a look at the positives of using Microsof Windows.
- Ease of use: Windows simply put is the most user friendly OS available (not including Windows
- Vast range of Software availability: Yes Linux can boast of lots of Quality applications but Windows poses much polished and
available softwares (proprietary or opensource).
- Driver availability: By default, OEM or Hardware manufacturers still consider building and shipping Windows drivers way before
other operating system. Linux does an excellent job but we really cant take anything away from Windows when it comes to drivers availability

Now let me give you a rundown of things you should consider and hate if you are stuck on Windows Environment

1. Poor support from Microsoft: When compared to Red Hat or canonical, the support you get from using Microsoft Windows is very minimal. A simple case of vendor lock-in, licensing and late release of updates, bug fixes or patches. This has a lways been a problem especially if you are deploying on a Server. are you patronizing pirated microsoft windows, outdated XP or what? Windows 7 and windows 8 have good bug fixes all you need is a genuine or OEM windows and then go to windows update. Viola!

2. Viruses and Trojans: A constant threat for even professionals or experts on Windows environment. A simple popup could halt the entire activity of a Windows user or give out important details such as password for websites, admin passwords, system configuration and available loop-holes or open ports. Using Anti-viruses and keeping them up to date goes a long way but is never a 100% guarantee that your P.C is safe from hacks. Come to think of it, why do we have Anti-virus companies going strong when such threats simply refuses to go away? Could it be a source of revenue or are a group of crackers being paid to keep producing such worms or programs so a few folks keep getting their pockets filled? Consipracy maybe, maybe not.
Microsoft knows what its greatest threat is that's why they have windows defender and Microsoft Security Essentials. Very free and you can download offline update files in x32 or x64

3. Poor system performance overtime: Ever wondered why a newly installed Windows OS seems fast and up to speed in performance but lags or slows down overtime? After a couple of weeks or Months you notice a drop in performance even when constant maintenance is being practiced. Try using other UNIX OS or Linux and you’ld
get a clear understanding of what i mean. File transfer is smooth on Windows but file transfer capacity is much limited meaning over a network, transferring much larger files is a problem or occurs slowly when compared to using Fedora, Ubuntu, RHEL or any Linux distribution. Have you bothered chkdsk utility, clearing of recent backup, temp files, cache files, and and old restore files? My system has neva performed below what I expected it to. Just try it and experience a better performance on your windows.

4. Insecurity: You can never be safe or consider yourself safe online when using Microsoft Windows. Most hack tools where built with Windows in mind. In-fact, 87% of Hack tools target Microsoft Windows users and are always successful over a short period of time. It never takes long for intruders to break in to your Windows network or OS especially when using specialized tools. This is by no means good news for Windows administrators and one has to be up to date with the latest security tweaks and tricks if you are to have any form of hope or safety. windows defender and microsoft security essentials, windows security hotfixes and windows updates to the rescue again.

5. Expensive software: Unlike Linux distributions where alternatives to expensive software or servers can be installed without harm, Windows OS promotes proprietary software (software that attract licensing fees) much more than opensource applications. The truth is, opensource applications do have very lovely and equally productive
alternatives to expensive applicaions but money making software giants like Adobe and Oracle are not willing to take chances or promoting what they consider free software. if windows is expensive, what then do you conclude about MAC?. Do you expect those software developers, licence company and allied companies to just produce freely and not get any source to finance their products or would you help donate to them so that they can produce free?

by Emeka Bethel for gtbensmagazine http://gtbensmag.com http://bensoftenterprise.com