There are over a billion PCs in use in the world, about 90% running some
version of Windows. The complaints that you hear represent an
insignificant number of those users.


AJL wrote:
> Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> probably most of the computer users in the world ...
>> actually LIKE Windows
>
> Judging from the constant barrage of Windows complaints I read I'm not
> sure that Windows (especially Vista) is universally well liked.
> However there's no denying that because off its monopoly it's pretty
> much the only game in town as to availability of software.
>
>> and have as much distaste for Linux...
>
> Having both Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows (XP) on this netbook (Eee PC
> 1000HD using dual boot) I find both to work quite well. Each has it's
> advantages, and on balance both do most everything the average netbook
> user would need.
>
> Bottom line: I think OS hating is a religious thing. Many people seem
> to either hate Windows or hate Linux. Either position seems a bit
> silly this agnostic... ;)