Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Wed 20th Feb 2002 18:45 UTC
A lot of people have trouble understanding what .NET really is and what its goals are. Mostly because Microsoft has done a good job of confusing everybody using terms that are not self-explanatory or with terms that mean more that one thing. This editorial will present my thoughts on .NET, what it really is, what its motivations and goals are, and why it is the next "big thing." Should we embrace it or fear it? Both, I daresay.
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We're fucked...plain and simple. M$ is stepping into uncharted territory. How long did it take M$ to get windows to a semi-stable release. Until win2k/XP came along, the rest of M$ operating systems were crap! I should know...I have used them all. How long and how bad do we have to suffer before M$ get this .NET thing right? Will we be forever tied to M$ and their whims? M$ owns the desktops and now they want to dominate gaming (ie. Xbox) and the internet with their .NET.Unfortunately, we will have to deal with .NET in some form even if decide to not embrace it because it will be shove down our throats. For example, how many times does XP ask you if you want to sign up for a M$ passport account?
IMHO, SECURITY and PRIVACY is out the fucking door. If an .NET account is compromise, everthing...I mean EVERYTHING...that is tied to that account are at risk. Since everything is tied to that account, M$ will be able to harvest info. about the users like never before. Scary, huh?!? Already, M$ have started harvesting with the WPA for win XP.
Personally, I'm trying to wean myself away from M$. Win XP's required activation broked the camel's back. Enough is enough. Like most, I still dual boot with linux and win2k, but I'm starting to use linux more and more. I can't wait for the day that I can dump windows altogether. As for gaming, I think the Sony PS2 is just as good. Now, if only I can find a good substitute for .NET.