I have no idea about you guys, but I just hate Windows 10 and its big update/service pack thing. I hate that it has little to no reverse compatibility with windows 9x applications and cannot play x86/32-bit games on a amd64/64-bit processor such as Putt-putt travels through time. Windows 10 should include reverse compatibility, or at least a compatibility module like Linux's WINE and PlayOnLinux. People shouldn't be forced to use newer, less developed and less capable programs instead of older programs such as XP's sound recorder, which had more features than 10's voice recorder. I also question the new Edge web browser. It does not replace Internet Explorer or have the same integration into the desktop. It keeps me wondering why Microsoft keeps trying, since there are no extensions for it (yet), and it seems fairly clunky as far as GUI. There should also be a choice of Environment and Window Manager, and an ability to easily navigate, install, uninstall, download, and update the system from the command prompt. The virtual desktop switching and window management is terrible compared to Linux. Cortana should be able to work offline to open or find something on the PC. There shouldn't be apps trying to goad you into buying something. Sure, Microsoft is trying to make all the money they can, but shouldn't they also encourage the use of more useful free programs such as audacity, so that people who don't know how to trawl the internets for the right file and not get viruses can get a useful free program easily. Simple as that.
To continue my rant about Windows 10, there was also a major update that was similar to the upgrade from a previous version of Windows to 10. This update uninstalled some of my better programs, such as my antivirus, surun, and etc. In my opinion, Microsoft should not forcefully uninstall any of my programs simply because they think it might not work with the new version of Windows. I am the sort of person who would try anyway to see if there were any problems. I reinstalled the programs the update uninstalled, and there were no apparent problems. So, Microsoft, don't tell me what I can and cannot run on my own PC because I will personally be responsible for whatever happens to the OS, and I also have the ability to reinstall the OS and dual-boot it with something better. I strongly support giving the user the ability and choice to install and modify anything at their own risk. Many people have no idea how to use their own computers to their advantage. Even if the user messes up and makes their OS unbootable, in which a recovery disk would be useful. Personally, I hate being told what I can and cannot have installed, and it drives me crazy if Windows 10 tells me I can't run an old program. Why do we even use Windows when we can use Linux, which is more malleable than Windows, although it has a sharp learning curve. For softer learning curves, start off with Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon or KDE OR Ubuntu with Unity. After much research, and internet digging, one can basically understand how to navigate and bend it to one's will. Easy as making a pie from scratch.
Personally, home users up to the challenge should boycott for either a Linux-based Windows OS or complete switch over to GNU-Linux types such as Mint, Ubuntu, and Fedora. The operating systems are free and open-source. Only download the ISO files from their official site, and avoid click-jacking. AwkDino signing out.
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