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I don't know about anyone else, but I am heartily sick of Microsoft's constant drive to take over my personal computer.
Once upon a time (maybe some members remember) Microsoft offered OS which was user friendly and not controlling.
The system allowed you to add software to play games, view videos, set-up and check email, and otherwise conduct your business on the computer you spent so much money on.
Back then when they developed something new, they OFFERED it to you.
Moreover, when they wanted to add OS options, you could accept those you wanted, and reject those you didn't.
Essentially, decide how much memory you wanted to commit to their Operating System.
Gradually, after insidiously establishing themselves as the premier (in the USA at least) OS, they began to show their true colors.
Adding more and more "stuff", taking more and more space. At first up to at least Windows 7 if I recall correctly but maybe 8, you could still say yes or no to what they wanted to add.
Sometime between Windows 7 and 9 they got rid of that capability, as well as the ability to completely reject updates. But you could still follow "geek instructions" on how to go in and get rid of things.
With Windows 10 we got screwed majorly, and now the most recent update is designed to so restrict your "control" that one may as well consider they own your system unless you purge them completely.
What's all this leading up to? A cry for HELP!
Look; I mostly use my computer for four activities:
1. Playing strategy wargames,
2. Watching YouTube,
3. Participating in Forums,
4. Occasional document production.
So, what is/are the best alternative OS which can support those four while being relatively safe from hacker/viruses?
I'm tired of being a slave to Microsoft
Once upon a time (maybe some members remember) Microsoft offered OS which was user friendly and not controlling.
The system allowed you to add software to play games, view videos, set-up and check email, and otherwise conduct your business on the computer you spent so much money on.
Back then when they developed something new, they OFFERED it to you.
Moreover, when they wanted to add OS options, you could accept those you wanted, and reject those you didn't.
Essentially, decide how much memory you wanted to commit to their Operating System.
Gradually, after insidiously establishing themselves as the premier (in the USA at least) OS, they began to show their true colors.
Adding more and more "stuff", taking more and more space. At first up to at least Windows 7 if I recall correctly but maybe 8, you could still say yes or no to what they wanted to add.
Sometime between Windows 7 and 9 they got rid of that capability, as well as the ability to completely reject updates. But you could still follow "geek instructions" on how to go in and get rid of things.
With Windows 10 we got screwed majorly, and now the most recent update is designed to so restrict your "control" that one may as well consider they own your system unless you purge them completely.
What's all this leading up to? A cry for HELP!
Look; I mostly use my computer for four activities:
1. Playing strategy wargames,
2. Watching YouTube,
3. Participating in Forums,
4. Occasional document production.
So, what is/are the best alternative OS which can support those four while being relatively safe from hacker/viruses?
I'm tired of being a slave to Microsoft
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