Windows 10 is really annoying (complaint)
Windows 10 is really annoying (complaint)
The situation is clear: Windows is a paid product, designed to generate revenue. Microsoft isn’t as selfless as we, the fans, hope. Their development group includes thousands of people worldwide, spending millions of hours building it. Also, think about who actually uses Windows—most are big manufacturers such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Dell EMC, HPE, and SuperMicro. These firms sign multi-billion contracts with Microsoft to receive the OS and often use it across their networks. In reality, most everyday users aren’t interested in this level of customization.
When you purchase a fleet of 500 computers from HP, your aim is usually to install your own operating system image—your preferred version with built-in services. At that stage, security becomes more crucial than convenience. We’ve faced problems in our office where a worm slipped past initial protections, but because we follow a zero-trust approach, the breach stayed contained.
Why do we rely on this model? Its main aim is to keep threats confined to the compromised device. Of course, issues will happen. The idea is to stop them from spreading. That’s why many of us are staying home and avoiding public places—places where information can easily move between people.
The alternative, the castle-and-moat approach, keeps everything inside a secure perimeter. But if one machine gets infected, the risk is high. In contrast, Microsoft focuses on enterprise clients because they bring in more money. You might pay $200 for a Windows Pro license, but you’re spending thousands for support and security—services that protect millions of dollars in potential losses.
Windows offers strong security features like SmartScreen, UAC, and encryption, saving businesses millions annually. While Linux isn’t designed for casual users, it’s powerful enough for many real-world needs. Companies choose Linux because it’s reliable and scalable, just like Boeing or Airbus are for cars. You don’t expect your child to drive a Boeing 787, but they can easily learn Windows than Manjaro.
Microsoft Windows may not be perfect for everyone, but it excels in many areas. I recognize your concerns, and I’m sharing these points to help explain why such a big company would act the way they do.
I see your concerns, and I share them. If I were part of the team that built the settings menus, I’d feel uncomfortable showing up to family gatherings or public places. Those menus are really frustrating, and it’s clear enterprise, SOHO, and individual users all have their opinions on them. It’s disappointing that Microsoft hasn’t addressed this issue, and it seems updates only make things worse over time. My work relies on a semi-embedded OS—Windows CE, which is based on XP. It’s prone to bugs and glitches, but it’s the only option we have for our older vehicle hardware. The software is quite poor, yet the settings interface remains a pain. I’ve even tried using Xubuntu on an Atom CPU with 4GB RAM; it ran smoothly enough for basic tasks. However, a voltage spike damaged the device, destroying its functionality. Now I’m limited to using a basic laptop, which isn’t ideal. Since I’m moving soon, I’ll focus on getting better hardware. Once I’m settled, I might set up a lightweight Linux distribution for streaming and dual boot into Windows 8.1 or 10 for server tasks.