Re: Un-bunch-u!

On Thu, 09 May 2024 15:20:11 +0000, candycanearter07 wrote:

Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com> wrote at 18:38 this Wednesday (GMT):

candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid>
wrote:

Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com> wrote at 22:17 this Tuesday (GMT):

Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> wrote:
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Here’s another tip: it’s no point trying to inflict your viruses on
Linux users. They only work on Dimdows.

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That's why M$ created S mode. ;)

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I thought S mode was trying to tap into the chromebook market.

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I was joking, using their S mode is trading liberty for safety, not an
option for any kind of serious user.  It probably would be a difficult
environment for malware to take hold in, though.

 
 
I'm sure they could. Look at Apple, for instance.

I guess I missed a conversation about Windows S. Windows S was a great
idea for many reasons such as 1) security (since only verified software
from the Store could be installed), 2) battery life (since the apps
available in the store at the time were developed to be lightweight) and
3) cost (since the lightweight software could be run on more modest
hardware). The problem is that no software of worth was or is available in
the Windows Store. Microsoft did a poor job of enticing developers to
program for the new, "modern" format when the traditional one worked. It
didn't matter to them that their software would be available to a greater
amount of customers.