02825nam 2200541Ia 450 991078367740332120230617042054.01-59327-107-7(CKB)1000000000245330(EBL)273493(OCoLC)171563919(SSID)ssj0000075800(PQKBManifestationID)11110390(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000075800(PQKBWorkID)10129250(PQKB)11514040(MiAaPQ)EBC273493(Au-PeEL)EBL273493(CaPaEBR)ebr10091985(OCoLC)70758582(EXLCZ)99100000000024533020050810d2005 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrJust say no to Microsoft[electronic resource] how to ditch Microsoft and why it's not as hard as you think /Tony BoveSan Francisco No Starch Press, Inc.20051 online resource (268 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-59327-064-X Includes bibliographical references.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; IndexJust 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, sOperating systems (Computers)Computer software industryUnited StatesOperating systems (Computers)Computer software industry005.4/46Bove Tony1955-1580090MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910783677403321Just say no to Microsoft3860718UNINA