Sometimes Things "Just Don't Work"
It’s often said that the great thing about Windows-driven machines is that everything just works. And then Mac fanatics take that a step further and note that their machines not only work but also are stable and, in fact, work that much better. And often this is a response to the growing Linux user base. But with all things, things often don’t work not matter what you are using. My wife’s Windows-based laptop 50% of the time is unable to find the wireless network in our house, even if we put the laptop right beside the router.
I mention this because in catching up on some RSS feeds, I read Kris’ entries on his issues with his MacBook: battery problem, then battery problem take #2 and finally, a problem with wireless connections. I mention this not as part of an argument to switch to Linux, but to note that when it comes to computers there really isn’t a silver bullet. But the nice thing with Linux is that if need be I can dive in and muck around with the config files directly or the code if need be.
But my point is that even with non-Linux systems there are headaches, frustrations and millions of users who throw their hands up in the air and just accept the way something is functioning.
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:28 Posted in Technology
