- Paperback: 244 pages
- Publisher: NO STARCH PRESS; 1 edition (1 Nov 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 159327064X
- ISBN-13: 978-1593270643
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 17.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,140,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Just Say No to Microsoft begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny software startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers. Readers learn how they can dump Microsoft products--even the Windows operating system--and continue to be productive. The book also shows how to work successfully and seamlessly with computers and people who are still hooked on Microsoft software. Includes full explanations of alternate operating systems, such as Linux and Mac, and outlines various software applications that can replace the familiar Microsoft products.
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Goodbye, Microsoft - yes, it's possible (and fun!),
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This review is from: Just Say No to Microsoft: How to Ditch Microsoft & Why it's Not as Hard as You Think: How to Ditch Microsoft and Why It's Not So Hard as You Think (Paperback)
I read this book a year or two ago, at a time when I just didn't think it was possible for me to ever say goodbye to Microsoft.I'd tried various versions of Linux over the years. Either they just didn't work for me, or they were clanky and awful, and in one memorable case I totally wrecked my computer system trying to install it! And yet I kept getting more and more fed up with the way Microsoft imposed more and more restrictions on what I could and couldn't do with my own computer, and having to get their 'permission' to reinstall my legally purchased software. So I bought this book, and read it as if it was a page-turning thriller. It's not just about Linux - the Macintosh is covered too (In fact, at times I got the feeling that the author was more of a Mac fan than a Linux fan.) This very entertaining book covers its subject from all sorts of angles - starting with why you might want to ditch Microsoft in the first place, both because of the system's technical and security flaws and the whole 'monopoly' philosophy behind it. For all the main types of software you might need (word processing, web browsing, etc), he shows a range of the (mostly free) non-Microsoft programs that are available. Since many of these are available in Windows versions, it's possible to make the move from Microsoft gradually and easily. The book is an interesting and entertaining read even if you have no intention of ever ditching Microsoft products. As the blurb on the back cover says, "You are about to read one of the most interesting overviews of modern desktop computing history that's ever been written." Things move quickly in the computer world, and this book is now about 2 years old. Is it still relevant? Yes, perhaps more so than ever. Windows Vista has been around for about a year now, and many people still don't like it and are requesting that XP be installed when they buy a new machine. And Linux has made vast, VAST steps forward from the days when I wrecked my computer trying to install it. These days you can run it straight from a CD or USB pen-drive, without changing a single thing on your PC, then only install it when you're sure everything works. And Linux (finally!!!) has reached a stage where it provides a great graphical desktop interface and is no longer the sole domain of command-line geeks! The book is relevant, readable, and deserves to be read regardless of whether you love or hate Windows, Linux, or the Mac.
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Worth reading by anyone,
By Anthony Lawrence "Unix, Linux and Mac OS X" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Just Say No to Microsoft: How to Ditch Microsoft & Why it's Not as Hard as You Think: How to Ditch Microsoft and Why It's Not So Hard as You Think (Paperback)
It doesn't matter if you are a committed Microsoftie, someone who dumped their OS years ago, or someone just starting to get tired of putting up with the problems of viruses and never ending expense: this is a great book for anyone.I noticed another reviewer complaining about inaccuracies and Microsoft bashing: actually I think the author worked hard to avoid any of that, but unfortunately just telling simple truths about Microsoft does look like bashing: it's impossible to avoid. Easy to read, fun, and packed with historical information. Even if you have no interest at all in switching, you will enjoy this book. 19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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There *are* alternatives to Microsoft...,
By Thomas Duff "Duffbert" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Just Say No to Microsoft: How to Ditch Microsoft & Why it's Not as Hard as You Think: How to Ditch Microsoft and Why It's Not So Hard as You Think (Paperback)
Contrary to what it may seem, there *are* viable alternatives to Microsoft. Tony Bove strongly suggests you adopt them in his book Just Say No To Microsoft - How To Ditch Microsoft And Why It's Not As Hard As You Think.Contents: Part 1 - You Say You Want A Revolution: Playing Monopoly Is No Longer Fun; All You Need Is A Mac; Linux - Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Part 2 - Rehab For Your Microsoft Addiction: Slay the Word and You'll Be Free; De-Microsoft Your Office; Media Lib - Microsoft-Free Music and Video Part 3 - The Whole Network Is Watching: The Message Is The Medium for Infections; This LAN Is Your LAN; Browsers and Your Own Private Identity Part 4 - Getting On With Your Computer Life: Twelve Steps to Freedom from Microsoft; Where Do You Want to Go Tomorrow?; The Truth Is Out There; Citations; Index If you're a Mac fan or a Linux fan, you'll most likely agree with everything Bove says. He is rabidly anti-Microsoft, and has little to say that's good about the company. Microsoft's cash cow software, the Windows operating system and Office, is drawn and quartered as being overpriced and buggy. The alternatives are to use either Mac's OS X or a Linux desktop distribution. As far as Office, he makes the strong case that the free OpenOffice.org suite will allow the vast majority of the users to do 100% of everything they're used to doing, with virtually no learning curve. Browsers? Protect your computer, dump IE, and go with Firefox. The net effect of all these suggestions is to have an environment that costs far less than comparable Microsoft offerings, as well as having a more secure computing experience. By no means is the author even-handed in his comparisons. The writing is strongly opinionated, but that's what makes it fun to read (in my less strident opinion). Some of his statements caused me to mentally step back and wonder why I continue to live with some of the limitations that Microsoft has put on my computing experience. While I won't be removing all vestiges of Microsoft from my computing environment, I will be more willing to question the common wisdom going forward... 23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Just Say NO to Microsoft,
By Andy Kaufman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Just Say No to Microsoft: How to Ditch Microsoft & Why it's Not as Hard as You Think: How to Ditch Microsoft and Why It's Not So Hard as You Think (Paperback)
As a user of Microsoft products, I found that this book points out many of the problems and failures of Microsoft while offering an alternative that works a whole lot better.By creating humorous examples that parody Microsoft's configuration and options, the author has turned techno-babble into an entertaining and enjoyable read. I strongly recommend this book for anyone looking for an alternative operating environment and for everyone who is frustrated with Microsoft products. You won't find a more interesting and entertaining computer book on the market today. |
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