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William Seger

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12. I didn't say I was "everyone"
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 12:53 PM
Nov 2012

... or that I think everyone should use a computer the way I do. My complaint was MS's "one size fits all" approach to things, which has never been -- and never will be -- the case with computers.


Windows 8 = Supreme Suckage Berlum Nov 2012 #1
How so? eom Kolesar Nov 2012 #2
And it's too bad. Microsoft is one of the firewalls against Google. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #5
WIndows 8 interface Evasporque Nov 2012 #13
I was VERY surprised, but I actually like it. Occulus Nov 2012 #15
Windows 8 is actually pretty good. Xithras Nov 2012 #20
And yet, Balmer survives. Sheesh. n/t CincyDem Nov 2012 #3
Can you believe it? What does Bill Gates' college roommate have on Microsofties? onehandle Nov 2012 #4
getting out while the getting is good? madrchsod Nov 2012 #6
I like 8 Randomthought Nov 2012 #7
This has happened before at MS. Remember ME and Vista? leveymg Nov 2012 #8
As touch-based interfaces become more ubiquitous. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #9
Touch screens are fine for phones and cameras William Seger Nov 2012 #10
Markets often move on without individuals. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #11
I didn't say I was "everyone" William Seger Nov 2012 #12
And that assessment isn't accurate. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #14
The Apple OS directly contradicts your opinion, though. Occulus Nov 2012 #16
Huh? William Seger Nov 2012 #19
Give it a chance ThirdEye Nov 2012 #17
Touch is not a desktop application. Atypical Liberal Nov 2012 #18
Many people are wary of Microsoft products because of past experiences. are_you_serious_1234 Nov 2012 #21
I need a new laptop and was terrified that I was going to have to settle for a PC dlwickham Nov 2012 #22
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