Man I miss the days when Windows didn't treat me like an easily-exploited idiot. I used to get so excited when the new Windows came out, and followed its development like a true fan. I wish I could feel the same way I did the first time I installed Windows 95, 2000, 7.
I started programming Windows 3.1 in C with the Charles Petzold book. (I have a sentimental attachment to it because of that). Then NT came out, what an operating system! But just a few months ago I switched the home PC to linux.
Windows is just a big ball of shit now. Along with all the adware they had some office quickstarter service that was using 100% disk (known issue but no sign of a fix - I don't have an SDD so maybe they just decided not to bother with that segment of the market). I would disable the service but every update it would end up enabled again.
I've no regrets. The linux experience is just so calm and functional.
