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Record Nr.

UNINA9910449742103321

Autore

Bove Tony <1955->

Titolo

Just say no to Microsoft [[electronic resource] ] : how to ditch Microsoft and why it's not as hard as you think  / / Tony Bove

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, : No Starch Press, Inc., 2005

ISBN

1-59327-107-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (268 p.)

Disciplina

005.4/46

Soggetti

Operating systems (Computers)

Computer software industry - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminaries; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Playing Monopoly Is No Longer Fun; Chapter 2: All You Need Is a Mac; Chapter 3: Linux: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave; Chapter 4: Slay the Word and You'll Be Free; Chapter 5: De-Microsoft Your Office; Chapter 6: Media Lib: Microsoft-Free Music and Video; Chapter 7: The Message Is the Medium for Infections; Chapter 8: This LAN Is Your LAN; Chapter 9: Browsers and Your Own Private Identity; Chapter 10: Twelve Steps to Freedom from Microsoft; Chapter 11: Where Do You Want to Go Tomorrow?; Appendix: The Truth Is Out There; Citations; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Just Say No to Microsoft begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny software startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers. Readers learn how they can dump Microsoft products - even the Windows operating system - and continue to be productive. The book also shows how to work successfully and seamlessly with computers and people who are still hooked on Microsoft software. Includes full explanations of alternate operating systems, s