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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Ponz: 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.
Sure, not at all like me knowing the combination of your SSN, mother's maiden name, and date of birth. Give me a break. You think your personal holdings are secure today? Think again. When was the last time you threw away a credit card reciept? You *know* those have your account number on them, right?
It would be *obviously* illegal for Microsoft to look at your personal information without your consent. The company has no intention of looking at your personal data, and has made a good faith attempt at making this clear to you through their partnership with external security enforcement firms.
Win XP's required activation broked the camel's back.
Activation of WinXP is a painless proceedure for those of you who can connect to the Internet. The only reason I can think of for someone to be upset by it is that they are no longer able to steal property that doesn't belong to them [as easily].
If you are a zealot who believes "Microsoft is evil" then you are no better than George Bush with his "Axis of Evil". Microsoft is made up of people, just like you. Microsoft employs thousands of families, and not just tech workers. Microsoft puts food on the table for thousands of construction workers, bus drivers, janitors, movers, and grounds keepers' families just to name a few.
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.
I have an imensely difficult time believing that you cannot find a non-Microsoft platform (have you looked at OSX?) which works for you. Microsoft does the following better than any other OS platform:
- Localization, into 34 locales at last count
- Accessibility, both keyboard and visual
- Gaming
If you have needs which aren't represented in these areas, I'm sure there is a platform which meets them.
As for gaming, I think the Sony PS2 is just as good.
Have you *played* Halo? Project Gotham? There is nothing even remotely close to the quality of these games on PS2.