Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

Yes. Windows is very good at what it does, but I think Microsoft are relying on the fact that so many people run Windows that they believe they can get away with dictating to their customers what they can and cannot do.

I detest that attitude.

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

I hope that continues Mags because it's not the case for all Mac users. Just a couple of links below to Mac problem pages but there are quite a number to be found.

https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/ma...pdate-3624050/

https://appletoolbox.com/2016/10/mac...ra-update-fix/

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

Thanks Mart, I'll keep my fingers crossed I don't get any hiccups...

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

I have a couple of computers running Linux in the form of Ubuntu both are extremely old Dell laptops. One is still as slow as a wet weekend even after installing the really cut down version so basically fit only for the bin.

The other machine was actually older (Vista) but runs the full Ubuntu quite well. Some software writers support Linux and this machine runs TeamViewer for an accountant friend of mine.

Linux will always have the problem with mainstream software, eg M$ do not write Office for it. Ubuntu comes bundled with LibraOffice which is fine unless you use a lot of VBA.

Despite being much better than it used to be it is not entirely user friendly - Terminal for example is not easy for the average punter to use and if you run In to problems with, say, your printer driver then solving the problem can be beyond most people.

I like Ubuntu but my main machine(s) will probably always be Windows however keep an eye out for a Windows clone which runs Windows software but is open source and being written from the ground up ie doesn't infringe on M$ intellectual property rights. It is already in beta testing.

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

Thanks Bruce, I have turned my updates off as per video

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

Do you mean ReactOS https://www.reactos.org/

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

That looks interesting. I might give it a try. Thanks Ray and Bruce.

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

That looks very interesting.

Having used Windows for many years and found it very good in most respects, I am dismayed by Microsoft's dictatorial attitude regarding obligatory updates, changes, etc.

I think that a real independent alternative with, hopefully, all of the functions of Windows has been long in coming. It may even serve to make Microsoft change their attitude and become more consumer-centric.

I have subscribed to the site and look forward to hearing about developments and, eventually, a fully functioning OS. I'd even pay for it (a reasonable amount), and that's saying a lot from me!

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

I tried ReactOS on the spare computer but it didn't work. The files installed but the Desktop didn't appear once the procedure had completed (just a blank black screen). I left it for about 5 minutes and then hard re-booted the computer. It then went to another stage with some error messages and got stuck at that.

I noticed during the installation procedure that the OS didn't support a 1920 x 1080 monitor (according to the options given). Maybe ReactOS didn't like the graphics card or something.

In fairness, there is a message that says the OS is still being worked on. This was ReactOS version 4.9. Worth keeping an eye on however and I'll give it another go when the next release comes out.

Re: Is this fact or scam? (Microsoft update)

That's one of them.