Windows 10: I Don't like Windows Ten.

Eugene Register-Guard newspaper - Aug 25, 1995
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Criticizing the "new" Windows is nothing new.

 

Love it rofl.

 

Just goes to show, nothing much changes!

Great find.

 

One thing changes. We get older!

Throughout life, intelligent beings consider a Cost-benefit-ratio to every action. With age, the application of that ratio changes considerably as it applies to software upgrades, because you can minimize the old cost by sticking with the old. You just keep on doing what you have already invested the time learning. As you get really old, you decrease the benefit of upgrades, because you have less time to realize those benefits.
I skipped Win 8, because there were few benefits for me, and considerable cost of time, and some money.
I did 7 because the machine came with Vista and I was already stuck with cost of changes.
I had another machine with ME, but I had done the homework and formatted to XP at first turn on.
I updated a second-hand machine to Win2k server (Think it was a 95 befoer that)
I "upgraded" a machine from OS/2 to NT for company compatibility (Still runs, but I miss OS/2)
... ... ... several others that I have forgotten details on ... ... ...
Built my first (a Poly-88) in 1977 and upgraded it to CP/M

So, I and perhaps a few others, have considerable investment in learning these little tools of the Devil used to work. And at every significant change, you find that part of "common sense" has dissappeared. (How do you right-click a touch screen? I guess it is easier for Mac users, they never had a RMB)

And Microsoft is stuck with mostly old guys, because the new generation is all into phones and tablets where MS is late to the party. So, while there are a few of us still in the market, just maybe MS should consider investing in their legacy. Build a Windows2020. They could even sell it! An OS that has all the new features (particularly speed and security), but has a choice at every click, to preserve the old feel. And get away from that stupid beige everywhere!

OK, A good vent always makes me feel better. Maybe I will give 10 a little more of a try.

 

I agree, if you an average home user and not running a lot of fancy audio software and the such then windows 10 is for sure an upgrade over windows 8, give it chance, it will grow on you like a fungus, lol.

TC *Smile

 

I am old enough to have used win 3.1 and 3.11. Then they upgraded it and people moaned. Then they upgraded it and people moaned, then they upgrade ................................................................................

 

Exactly. A large portion of the people complain anytime something changes, while another large portion would complain if nothing changes, claiming that Microsoft isn't innovating.

That's why the we see the needless array of people creating threads just to say they don't like 10. Some people just won't adjust to anything new.

 

You hit the nail right on the head. If someone has a legitimate issue and needs help that's one thing. But if someone makes an account just to complain.. well I think it's silly but heck.. it's their right.

Jeff

 

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.

John F. Kennedy

 

stick with 10, it really gets easier as you check it out.

 

Sounds like a good thread for the 'Chill Out Room' - "Why Did You Join tenforums.com?" *Wink

 

I am old and I don't mind change, I have had every new OS since W 98 and except for ME they were improved. There needs to be more benefits to the change than I found with W 10. I don't like not having control of the updates or being unable to stop some of the privacy problems. I did not see anything better than W 7 or W8.1 so I went back. I even bought a new Windows 8.1 desktop so when my W 7 dies, I won't have to buy one with W 10 during my lifetime. I have that one set up now and I am very comfortable with it.

 

no control over updates? I can get updates in settings in updates/security. All switches are in there. I have not used it because as far as I am concerned all updates must have a reason !! *Rolleyes And sp1 is due out next month.

 

As far as I know, there aren't any service packs with Windows 10... they're service releases, which are cumulative... however, I don't like having updates automatically downloaded and installed... the only option I really have is preventing my computer from automatically restarting.