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[citation][nom]alidan[/nom]to the point microsoft is throwing windows under the bus.[/citation]
Microsoft is not throwing Windows under the bus, but rather throwing those of us that wish to have the old Start menu back.
[citation][nom]alidan[/nom]the way i see it apple is going to kill computers if they continue to be successful.
i need program compatibility, so linux is out, and if windows fails...
god i hope im dead by than... [/citation]
Apple will never kill computers, but they will transform the way we perceive personal computers and the open nature of operating systems in the worst case scenario. If you are referring to the death of the desktop, then it will not happen for a long time as desktops are still required for tasks that require high processing power and bandwidth. Even then they will most likely become a niche market aimed at users who need the horsepower. If you want program compatibility, there is a compatibility layer for Linux called WINE. If WINE doesn't work out for you, then I suggest you make a backup of your software installation files and your copy of Windows 7 or whatever OS you're currently using if you fear that software support your current hardware/software platform will fade away in the future.
Microsoft is not throwing Windows under the bus, but rather throwing those of us that wish to have the old Start menu back.
[citation][nom]alidan[/nom]the way i see it apple is going to kill computers if they continue to be successful.
i need program compatibility, so linux is out, and if windows fails...
god i hope im dead by than... [/citation]
Apple will never kill computers, but they will transform the way we perceive personal computers and the open nature of operating systems in the worst case scenario. If you are referring to the death of the desktop, then it will not happen for a long time as desktops are still required for tasks that require high processing power and bandwidth. Even then they will most likely become a niche market aimed at users who need the horsepower. If you want program compatibility, there is a compatibility layer for Linux called WINE. If WINE doesn't work out for you, then I suggest you make a backup of your software installation files and your copy of Windows 7 or whatever OS you're currently using if you fear that software support your current hardware/software platform will fade away in the future.