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Commented on Top 7 Reasons People Quit Linux

for so clearly expressing the truth about learning how to use an operating system. Your points about people running back to the "familiar" comfort of Windows is especially topical since the familiar Windows way of doing things has changed with Vista and now Windows 7.I already have clients expressing an unwillingness to learn how to use Windows 7 and it's differences (as well as the Ribbon Menu), and threaten to stay with XP, even if it's not supported after 2014.But it's just as you say, all it takes is a little extra patient time of mine with them, and they with me, and a willingness to LEARN.I think the most vocal critics of your point are frustrated helpdesk operators and only know how to be cynical and demeaning to their "users." Try working elbow to elbow with your clients.

3 years ago

Commented on Rush for Windows 7 RC crashes MSDN, TechNet pages

if someone else has an RC1 copy and I have a 7000 Beta key?

3 years ago

Commented on Laptop gender wars: What your netbook (or Toughbook) says about you

Good article on gender misunderstandings in the IT world. Because that is what you really touched on, especially with the guy who felt his manhood falter at the mention of his cute hardware. I've noted that male IT types are more afraid of having their manhood questioned than most other professions. I'm a guy, even spent fourteen years in the Navy, and when I went to CIS school as a civilian I couldn't believe the constant posturing and confrontation that so many (young) men had with the women classmates. Plus the mindset that I've seen with so many IT guys of only giving information in drips and drabs. Never just spit out the answer. It's amazing to me.By the way, I have a pinkish (rose?) Lenovo S10, because it was on sale, and I didn't hesitate to save the money. I have a colleague that just shakes his head when I carry it around, and tells me he could never carry a "pink laptop."Whatever.

3 years ago