Orkhepaj: Yes, the choice is there, just have to change a few settings. Looks like that is too much to ask from some users and they instead go use linux. Strange, as it requires way more tinkering than windows.
kohlrak: The tinkering is documented.
And the tinkering you need to do in windows is also documented, what is your point, other than you never bothered to learn how computers work?
caige.aroldo: Because they are a cult, most casual linux users just like feeling superior to Windows users, even though most casual linux users actually knows less about computers than your average Windows user. The same goes for people who use Macintosh, they often know significantly less about computers than their less hip windows mates, but they feel superior for using a different operating system.
You always have a choice, the real question is whether you're competent enough to make the choice not to install every single update Microsoft delivers. I find it hilarious how people complained about Microsoft updating windows 7 computers to windows 10 as some kind of "forced update." If you subscribe to the policy of leaving automatic updates on, then you get what you deserve. Always read the patch notes.
kohlrak: Didn't hear about the stealth updates where people who had 7 and 8 got updates despite having automatic updates disabled? I was on Linu at the time, so i didn't experience them personally, but i'm aware it was causing all sorts of trouble for internal IT people.
I understand that you're not smart emough to know how computers work, but that doesn't change that you have no clue how computers work and spewing nonsense doesn't magically make computers do things that they cannot do. As usual, you prove that Linux users are generally more incompetent than actual windows users, believing nonsense that is down right impossible just to feel superior to windows users.
The simple fact is that Windows 7 and Windows 8 don't have the capability to update themselves without the user's expressed permission, which includes turning on automatic updates. Not being smart enough to know this doesn't change this fact.
The fact is, Microsoft issued an update to windows 7 to install windows 10... people with extremely low IQs didn't read the patch notes and blindly installed the update. Those people found out later that they had updated their OS to windows 10 despite it being extraordinarily obvious every step of the way that is exactly what they were doing. The same exact problem can happen with the low IQ people who use Linux, if you don't read the patch notes before installing an update you are an idiot.
caige.aroldo: Because they are a cult, most casual linux users just like feeling superior to Windows users, even though most casual linux users actually knows less about computers than your average Windows user. The same goes for people who use Macintosh, they often know significantly less about computers than their less hip windows mates, but they feel superior for using a different operating system.
You always have a choice, the real question is whether you're competent enough to make the choice not to install every single update Microsoft delivers. I find it hilarious how people complained about Microsoft updating windows 7 computers to windows 10 as some kind of "forced update." If you subscribe to the policy of leaving automatic updates on, then you get what you deserve. Always read the patch notes.
Orkhepaj: Yes, the choice is there, just have to change a few settings. Looks like that is too much to ask from some users and they instead go use linux. Strange, as it requires way more tinkering than windows.
Usually Linux Users are those who are extraordinarily incapable of using a computer. This is similar to the reason Steam Workshop is so popular. Linux users need to have their hands held and cradled to get the extremely tiny nitpicks they want changed... being able to uninstall their application launcher and install a new one with a ahell script (though, you could honestly do the same thing in windows, except you would have an installation screen pop up) makes them feel more comfortable. The user doesn't want to have to change any files or make any action on his or her own, just type the magic command or push the magic GUI button and it all works without any intelligence required.
That is the primary love of Macintosh OS and Linux, you don't need any intelligence at all to use them. Not that you need intelligence to use Windows, but Microsoft gives you options which confuses people, options? OPTIONS? WHY DO I WANT OPTIONS! Just put the game in my /bin/ and like... why do I need to option?