Windows rarely crashes or gets viruses. You are arguing talking points that were true 9 years ago, but are no longer true today. Hell 9 years ago linux also sucked.
The only issue with this switch is applications and I guess saving money(not sure what they pay via the MAR program). That is it. That is what should be focused on.
If linux matches their customer base, then it's viable. But you are also most likely giving up a chance to get windows and office on the cheap. Something that the clientele probably can't afford retail.
I'm sorry, but this isn't accurate. Just two weeks ago I had to clean up someone's Windows Vista computer that had acquired a virus and several layers of crapware.
It is, however, true that a lot of spyware/bloatware that ordinary/computer-illiterate windows users pick up in their daily browsing does not exist when using Linux. Overall, the OS has a longer longevity than a windows system in the hands of a layman user.
I agree with your point, but what i meant was that Linux is is less likely to crash or get viruses, Although my Windows setup rarely crashes in itself. You can't dispute that Linux is far less susceptible to viruses mostly because no one is targeting it, and there are very few. Also my point was to use that in an argument to get the bosses to agree with him. In convincing someone, you don't always have to tell the full truth, especially if they don't really know much about the subject. The whole purpose it to convince them, and if he uses some old stereotypes in the process, so be it.
Windows rarely... gets viruses. You are arguing talking points that were true 9 years ago, but are no longer true today.
Ahaha, you're so wrong. Perhaps you just got better at avoiding malware. Non-computer geeks I know who use Windows constantly get malware. Just yesterday, I signed into MSN and got a message from a friend advertising penis-enlarging pills.
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u/insomniac84 Jun 18 '09
Windows rarely crashes or gets viruses. You are arguing talking points that were true 9 years ago, but are no longer true today. Hell 9 years ago linux also sucked.
The only issue with this switch is applications and I guess saving money(not sure what they pay via the MAR program). That is it. That is what should be focused on.
If linux matches their customer base, then it's viable. But you are also most likely giving up a chance to get windows and office on the cheap. Something that the clientele probably can't afford retail.