Brett Farrey

I went to Borders last night and as usual I browsed through the computer section. I flipped through a couple of Ruby and Ajax books, and then I noticed a book titled, “Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, Second Edition“. I’m amused that someone actually wrote a book on the annoyances of a Microsoft Windows XP, and is making money off of it.

It’s typical to hear Linux and Mac users complaining about Windows, but this book was actually written by Windows users. It’s refreshing to see Windows users complain, and I can only hope they start researching other options.

I was a Windows user for years, but in October 2004, I switched to Mac. I used to support Macs but grew to hate them in the 90′s due to their awful OS. I’m now doing a lot of programming, so I wanted the Linux environment, but with a better GUI. I started a new job, took a chance switching to Mac, and now don’t forsee myself going back.

I have a new PC at home running Windows 2000, which I only for gaming purposes. Once that thing dies or becomes too slow, I’m done with Microsoft for good. I have no plans on ever using Windows Vista.

I plan on getting Mac-Mini for my living room and either a G5, Powerbook, or another mini for my office. I enjoy playing games on my PC, but I’m hopeful more games will come out for the Mac soon, and I do own a PS2.

I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m anti-Microsoft, but rather I’m just fed up with their crappy software. I’m tired of dealling with all of the spyware and viruses that come out on a daily basis. I’m tired of the security holes. I’m tired of running Windows Update. I’m tired of overpaying for buggy software. I’m tired of Microsoft forcing businesses to update based on their schedule. Plain and simple, I’m tired of Microsoft’s bullshit.