Comments on: Author of several Windows books claims Tiger is No Big Deal http://tntluoma.com/unedited/author-of-several-windows-books-claims-tiger-is-no-big-deal/ Stuff I've Written Down Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:52:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David http://tntluoma.com/unedited/author-of-several-windows-books-claims-tiger-is-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-1363 David Thu, 05 May 2005 01:03:41 +0000 http://tntluoma.com/?p=522#comment-1363 <p>I've used several versions of Windows, and in fact still have several different versions on various computers at home. Your statement about the various version upgrades being simple sets of bug fixes for previous versions is simply wrong.</p> <p>Win2K was not a "bug fix" for NT4. It is a continuation of the NT code base with many substantial changes to the core, and more than just many new features.</p> <p>Windows XP has only the name "Windows" in common with Windows "Muppet Edition". XP, in both Home and Pro versions, is an extension of the NT code base, with more than a few substantial changes in file structure and core features and capabilities. As it stands, it's not a subtantial improvement for most Win2K users, but it is a substantial improvement for users of Win98.</p> <p>Windows Muppet Edition was as cash cow for Microsoft that ought to have been killed before marketing, but that's about the only thing you got right in your Windows comments.</p> <p>OTOH, your Opera evals have been invaluable in convincing some folks I've referred to your site to switch..</p> <p>;-)</p> I’ve used several versions of Windows, and in fact still have several different versions on various computers at home. Your statement about the various version upgrades being simple sets of bug fixes for previous versions is simply wrong.

Win2K was not a “bug fix” for NT4. It is a continuation of the NT code base with many substantial changes to the core, and more than just many new features.

Windows XP has only the name “Windows” in common with Windows “Muppet Edition”. XP, in both Home and Pro versions, is an extension of the NT code base, with more than a few substantial changes in file structure and core features and capabilities. As it stands, it’s not a subtantial improvement for most Win2K users, but it is a substantial improvement for users of Win98.

Windows Muppet Edition was as cash cow for Microsoft that ought to have been killed before marketing, but that’s about the only thing you got right in your Windows comments.

OTOH, your Opera evals have been invaluable in convincing some folks I’ve referred to your site to switch..

;-)

]]> By: TjL (tntluoma.com) http://tntluoma.com/unedited/author-of-several-windows-books-claims-tiger-is-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-1362 TjL (tntluoma.com) Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:31:37 +0000 http://tntluoma.com/?p=522#comment-1362 <p>You're right. My blood was running a little hot when I wrote that. I've added a note to the original text.</p> You’re right. My blood was running a little hot when I wrote that. I’ve added a note to the original text.

]]> By: Moose http://tntluoma.com/unedited/author-of-several-windows-books-claims-tiger-is-no-big-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-1361 Moose Sat, 16 Apr 2005 07:09:43 +0000 http://tntluoma.com/?p=522#comment-1361 <p>Tim, I think you went too far. Your statement that XP is a bugfix to ME is outrageously incorrect. And just a few lines before, you worry about someone's condescension? Nothing wrong with condescension, says I — but comments such as these... calling the kettle black, are we?</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>M.</p> Tim, I think you went too far. Your statement that XP is a bugfix to ME is outrageously incorrect. And just a few lines before, you worry about someone’s condescension? Nothing wrong with condescension, says I — but comments such as these… calling the kettle black, are we?

Cheers,

M.

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