hcuar said:
Seems like an article about how great 3rd party browsers are for Windows. Doesn't seem to address the actual system switch. (as in switching to Linux or entirely to Apple)
Yeah the main point is about foing to firefox or opera but in the beginning he states the reasons not to leave windows in general. At least I think thats what he's talking about here...
...I know I am like most people. With that I mean we all get into habits and modes of behavior that we are accustomed to...habits that make us comfortable...something we are familiar with. It gives us a sense of control. We do not like to expect surprises. We know where to plant our next step so we do not stumble and fall. In a few words, we are creatures of habit. We hate changes because that means we have to re-learn everything all over again. Where am I going with this? Ahh yes...this being a computer forum you know that this short preface will somehow be related to computers. It is. To get to my point, the behavior I just described to you and the rationale for such behavior apply to how we use computer software.
Why do we keep using certain software long after they've been proven to be buggy or software that are obsolete? There are lots of reasons. In the case of Windows, switching to a different operating system does not make a lot of sense and here are just some of the reasons why we keep using Windows:
1. you have to spend a lot of money to switch in terms of hardware and software
2. the learning curve is too steep to tackle
3. you know how to deal with the bugs & the solutions are free or cost very little and actually doable (you can live with them)
4. the support you get from free resource such as this forum, and from friends and relatives who use the same software are extensive and free
5. the availability of other supporting software (choice) are plenty
6. your hardware can still use it
7. it is familiar to you
8. you are too busy to learn new software
I'm sure there are lots of other reasons not included in my list....
