Should I or Shouldn't I

MustangDriver said:

Why would i stir things up...... just because i have my thoughts on Microsoft invading our privacy and you have yours why else would they want everyone running one system..... i have since started running my os (Knoppix) off DVD and there is no corruption in it and when i am done i take the DVD and nobody else can touch my computer as i have since pulled the HD's for windows and the dvd runs everything i need plus it comes with a ton of software pre-installed that microsoft pulled and if i need to play a movie i just use the br player in the computer....

But heed my words once everyone is on the same level playing field things are going to change in a hurry my laptop has already crashed from the latest update from windows 10 and will be going to 7 as soon as i can bet a backup media for usb

these are just my comments not here to stir it up but i have found a better system and a better way to manage my computers and it's free and windows 10 is BY microsofts words a work in progress it isn't complete

No OS is ever finished and given the OP you posted it did come across that you are/were here to stir things up.

MustangDriver said:

I just asked IF i should or shouldn't upgrade as being as Microcrap doesn't want to answer questions i decided to look elsewhere for an alternative and that came as Knoppix a free alternative that i don't have to constantly give up bandwidth to keep the system up to date

Then why did you start this thread?? It seemed to me, at least, that you had made your mind up in the first post. So, what reply did you want? I'm not trying to be a smart a**,, I'm just wondering what support you wanted.

BunnyJ said:

Then why did you start this thread?? It seemed to me, at least, that you had made your mind up in the first post. So, what reply did you want? I'm not trying to be a smart a**,, I'm just wondering what support you wanted.

Totally agree with you on your remark

Once and for all. Don't believe the rumors. Rumors try to scare people having illegal software installed to uninstall it or avoid Windows 10. There is no such thing as programs automatically being uninstalled just because they are illegal or that Microsoft is given a report of what you have installed in your computer. They don't care as long as it is not their (such as Office). They have other means to block their software running illegally, they don't need to spy on us. Of course Windows Defender will detect and block any cracking utility such as a key generator (as any other antivirus would do) and will also block hacked executables because usually contain a trojan (it could be false alarm though). The workaround is to place them in the exception list, like you would do with Avast, AVG and any other antivirus. Of course common sense dictates to disable antivirus when using these programs or they will be quarantined at the first 2 seconds. So it is not a Microsoft only issue. All antiviruses block illegal programs as they quarantine any suspicious executable and the programs cannot run. Or if they do run they become inactivated and require activation again (cracks are cancelled). The same issue could be in Windows 8 and earlier Windows versions. Just there Windows Defender is not too aggressive as it is in Windows 10. So it is not impossible to run illegal programs on Windows 10, it is just more difficult to do so.

Before you say anything, I do not encourage the usage of illegal software nor I endorse it. I just say it can be done, I don't want to lie. Also I cannot judge anyone doing it, "let the non-sinner cast the first stone" as Jesus said and I believe none of us reading this forum can claim he/she is a "non-sinner".

As for Knoppix, you may do your job as you say, but Linux is not that easy as Windows, neither is compatible with everyone's devices. It is not recommended for the novices and average users in general. It is reserved for enthusiast, computer literate people with the patience and time to try something different. Anyone just looking to do his job quickly and easily, stick with familiar Windows. Don't mess with Linux. My advice.