Hadron wrote:
Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
A computer needs to be as simple to use as an appliance.
Whenever you switch it on, it enters a mode of full
operation.
Whatever that means. Most people dont give a tuppence - they
want their application SW to work.
When you install software on it, everything should be set up
completely, without a hitch.
Failing to achieve a simple installation, it's clear that
something is amiss.
Err, yeah ...
PCs should be sold separately from software. If the software
is trivial to install, then it can be offered as an option
alongside hardware. It only takes minuted to install from a
CD-ROM.
Most people dont want to have to do that. Installing the OS is
a job for jobsworth tape monkeys. Most people want the PC
ready out of the box for them to install and configure their
application SW which offers them their market advantage when
used properly.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?Sort=4&Nav=|c:2814|&Recs=30
PC's configured with Linux:
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A good set of software can also include customised images
and plenty of software of interest, such as an office suite.
Is this you trying to do a "Terry"?
???
Why can't PCs be sold without an operating system? Because,
as Microsoft wishfully argues, customers would struggle to
install the operating system.
PCs are sold without OSen. All the time. Try looking. But its
all about choice. And most people just want a PC with Windows.
Sad, but true.
Not true. See above listing.
So make it easier.
Windows will continue to be a hard-to-install mess as long
as it provides this argument that Joe Sixpack can't have it
installed.
Huh? What ARE you talking about?!?!?!?!?
In other words, as long as Windows is bad, it's more likely
to be bundled, without the offering of choice.
Apple and its separate universe of 'xenophobic' hardware and
software is another matter altogether.
Yes. It just works and is gaining Market Share at quite a
rate. But you knew it uses standard Intel too ow didn't you?
No? Oh dear me ....
Interesting that the focus is on "Market Share", which implies
specific profit.
Should houses also be built with furniture bolted in? Or
restaurant serve just one meal because choice is bad and
cooking is too complicated?
Is that supposed to be an analogy? If so it was incredibly
bad.
Yet does not explain why.
New houses DO come with electrictiy and water however ....
???
Being a norm does not make anything right or acceptable.
You're a pretentious idiot.
Then ends with insult. Rather sad this troll cannot respect the
individual and cannot sufficiently discuss the merits or demerits
of a poster's arguments.
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