Don't use Microsoft products, about two weeks ago I finally made the switch to Linux, Xubuntu to be exact. It's impossible for me to use Microsoft products anymore due to the changes that I can't fix without the source code.
Not only that, who knows what's in that source code, really?. We already know Microsoft gave a back door to the NSA. Can you guys say with 100% certainty that the Chinese didn't build a back door in for the attacks in 2010?. Can you, any of you say for 100% certainty that the MPAA or RIAA doesn't have or will not have back doors?.
You already know Microsoft has done it in the past. Microsoft is a dodgy company with an even more unsound past. I do not trust them and I'm finished with their products. Microsoft is a bully and forces other companies to comply or face consequences in the form of being locked out of anything they do in the future; probably even threats of Patent lawsuits.
Microsoft doesn’t give a damn about you, look at Windows 8. They removed years of innovation and then took it all away. In all likelihood, It’s a move by Microsoft and OEM partners to force you to buy a Touch screen Monitor.
The good news is this, Microsoft is hurting right now, their Windows Phone sells are in the tank and most people think Windows 8 will be a failure. The other good news is that Linux is a viable alternative to Windows now, and they feel threatened by it; Macintosh computers are also a great choice. There is NO reason for you to put up with Microsoft and It’s bullshit anymore.
If you play Console games, like the XBox, which is a Microsoft product, you don’t need to anymore. There are alternatives coming out, like Ouya, you don’t need and shouldn’t need to pay fees to play games. Also the Playstation has no fees and is an excellent alternative.
If I can ditch Microsoft from my life, you can too. Put your mind to it and show those dirty bastards where they can shove it.
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OK, not trying to be overly mean to Mr. Frett, but just to anyone reading this post who might get the wrong I'd like to clear up some things -
> Not only that, who knows what's in that source code, really?
Governments, universities, students, businesses and more have access to Microsoft source code through the Microsoft Shared Source Initiative http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sharedsource/default.aspx
> We already know Microsoft gave a back door to the NSA.
There was a big consipracy theory about this, and Microsoft has consistently said that they do NOT put backdoors into their software. period. full stop. Microsoft responded to the specific allegation you're talking about (which, by the way, is from early Windows 2000), and continues to say that they will not ever put backdoors in their products. they said they would ditch a product before putting backdoors in, and suggesting otherwise is, quite frankly, ignorant. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/si_team/archive/2006/03/02/542590.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20000302201810/http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/backdoor.asp http://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-windows-7-nsa-backdoor,9130.html
> Can you guys say with 100% certainty that the Chinese didn't build a back door in for the attacks in 2010?. Can you, any of you say for 100% certainty that the MPAA or RIAA doesn't have or will not have back doors?.
No, but "no" in the same sense that I can't say with 100% certainty that a meteor is going to hit my head by the time I finish commenting on your post. I'm 99.999999% sure, though, by looking (a) at Microsoft's own responses to backdoor allegations, and (b) the fact that even after major companies and governments in the world have scrutinized the Windows source code, they still found it secure enough to use in their organizations. the fact is, if it had a chinese backdoor the US government wouldn't be purchasing so many licenses, and if it had an MPAA backdoor no major government would be using it.
Plus, why in the hell would they want a backdoor on your computer? Microsoft doesn't give a f*k about the sites you've been visiting, or the password to this blog. THEY DONT CARE. Microsoft doesn't even have the storage capacity to hold backdoor-collected data from the over one billion people who use Windows.
You say you're using Xubuntu, right? Did you personally go through every bit of the source code to ensure it didn't have a hidden backdoor, and then compiled it yourself (then checkinng the source code for every new program and update you installed)? Chances are you just downloaded the pre-compiled iso from their website, and you'll never know if that iso has a secret backdoor built in that's not part of the source code.
And here's something that'll really set your tin hat on fire - Microsoft is one of the top 5 contributers to Linux. That's right - you tried to escape Microsoft, but you can't! They've infiltrated your every piece of software! tighten the tin foil hat! call your homeworld to come save you! http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/top-five-linux-contributor-microsoft/9254
(there's a limit on length for Blogger, so please read my entire reply @ http://pastebin.com/gwsUn6pS)
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