No, but Windows is so entrenched that they don’t need to actually be competitive in order to keep making profit. Instead, the Windows team has to invent things nobody ever wanted or needed that they can advertise to make it look like they’re still useful. Software UX polish-passes don’t make good marketing. You can’t seriously put “you know that one weird thing that only happened to a fraction of users sporadically? we fixed it” on a marketing campaign.
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Boozilla@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I’m I the only person who wants the Windows OS to do less, not more? I strongly prefer a non-intrusive OS that isn’t constantly calling attention to itself with needless bullshit and distractions. MS has forgotten (or wants to ignore) the fundamental role of the OS, which is a platform for the apps we actually want to interact with to run on.
Of course this phenomenon isn’t only limited to MS Windows. Far too much software these days thinks it constantly needs to grab your attention. I’m sick of the whole “all push notifications all the time” mindset of designers.
wmassingham@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Boozilla@lemmy.world 9 months ago
You make some good points. I would be happy if they just made it faster, more reliable, and more secure (incremental improvements) and I personally don’t want or need a lot of “wow factor” out of the stupid OS. But I do understand what you’re saying. A lot of those MBAs, etc, that they hired need to justify their jobs and so on.
boolean@kbin.social 9 months ago
you are not alone.
operating systems for the youtube generation. Like and Subscribe to open your recommended apps!
Boozilla@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Thanks for the laugh! I’m glad I’m not the only one.
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
Trust me you want to use an online Microsoft account as your sign in for your personal PC. Are you sure? You’ll be missing out if you don’t! Trust me…
^ windows when you install it.
Boozilla@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I jump through hoops when I install Windows to avoid that Microsoft login. Total PITA.
I know Linux is better, and I do dabble in it. Sadly I’m a fossilized corporate drone at this point, and am stuck with Windows at my job.
One more thing to look forward to in retirement, finally getting serious about learning Linux.
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
In 2023 it’s really easy now. Honestly the install process like 9 years ago was easier than windows because you got a proper Gui.
90% of shit runs in a browser now. Browsers have been fine on Linux since forever. I still game and video edit with a professional editor no problem. Just give it a whirl on a spare disk or something, I promise it will likely be painless :).
Not much to “learn” unless you have quirky hardware that doesn’t have proper drivers but most everything works out of the box these days.
BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 9 months ago
I miss XP.
I’ll accept Windows 7
The rest suck ass.
CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 9 months ago
XP pro and Win7 were the bestest
Now im porting as much to Linux as I can