September 13, 2015So I downloaded the Windows 10 upgrade. Like a lot of folks, it's not that I really wanted to, but being that sooner or later we'll be forced into either taking Win 10 or going Mac, I bit the bullet. For the record, I'm not impressed.
Writing is the center of my internal world. I use my computer for writing and therein lies the problem. I don't game unless you count Freecell. I don't draw or design. I play music, sometimes even create playlists for a particular book, but I don't use Finale or any of those other music writing programs. I balance my checkbook. I write sticky notes to myself. Today's operating systems, with all the whistles and bells, aren't designed for those of us who view our computer first and foremost as a mega word processor.
Personally, XP did everything I needed. I think Microsoft forgot their mission when they designed XP. You know, the planned obsolescence model of doing business. It's not that I can't maneuver around the Windows 10 file manager (thanks, at least, for bringing that term back), it's just XP was more straightforward and didn't have that silly "ribbon." For some of us, XP and/or Windows 7 would have been enough for the rest of our days.
I'm sure lots of people are loving Windows 10. I don't hate it, you understand. I just don't love it.
Perhaps I'm just a little pissed off that the last Win10 update
And there's the crux of the problem. I have no say in the matter.
Like any good reader and writer of science fiction, I can see where this is headed.
KC Kendricks
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2 comments:
Thank you so much for your honest opinion. The prompt to upgrade has been popping up on my computer too, and I'm putting off upgrading as long as possible. Like you, I like the way my computer is functioning right now. I don't want to figure things out again, or have things changed. Sorry that Windows is upsetting you.
I think I'm resigned, not upset. I knew Win10 would be buggy. It just annoys me the designers are so fixated on what they think every computer user wants and/or needs. Honestly, Windows XP or 7 could have peacefully co-existed with all the new stuff. How much money could they possibly be losing to let the non-power users keep running something they like? It's always about the money.
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