Re: Cutting the Gordian Knot?

[Alan Shutko <ats acm org>]

James Michael Keller <jmkeller radix net> writes:

> 	However some people went out and got 95 and updated from 3.1, and the
> same with 98 and 95.  It's still way easier then even a fresh linux install
> for a home user.

It may be easier, but a lot of the time, it doesn't work.  Doing an MS
OS upgrade has long been a reliable way to subtly screw up your
system.  After you realize things aren't working, you'll get the
following advice: "Reformat drive, install older version, install
never version, and then install any apps and hardware you need, since
the upgrade OSes only work reliably on a bare install."

Most non-techy users never upgrade their OS, they just buy a new
computer.

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