Comments on: Microsoft already won the Netbook OS wars http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/ Philippines, Tech Reviews and Blog Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:59:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: how does remote desktop work http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-424057 how does remote desktop work Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:19:50 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-424057 I am trying to login into the Terminal Services Remote Desktop. ... but the Terminal Services ActiveX Client control is not listed as option to ... I am trying to login into the Terminal Services Remote Desktop. … but the Terminal Services ActiveX Client control is not listed as option to …

]]> By: halo888 http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-280258 halo888 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:28:05 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-280258 I will install windows 7 release candidate 1 to netbooks/laptops with no os (or dual boot) for a fee. check out my multiply site for details… http://halo8888.multiply.com/photos/album/4 I will install windows 7 release candidate 1 to netbooks/laptops with no os (or dual boot) for a fee. check out my multiply site for details…

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]]> By: Pepe Maglutac http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-274201 Pepe Maglutac Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:47:50 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-274201 It really makes me sad that netbooks are starting to use Windows... I myself am a big fan of the open-source idealism as a whole, and am a big supporter of linux. But, sad as I may be, I have to agree with the article. Everyone who's ever used a computer has used XP, and most people are familiar with it. So, naturally, to follow the demands of the multitude, companies would have to cater to the consumers... As it stands, I believe only dell still offers linux versions of their netbooks regularly and dell is, well, not too big in the Philippines. I have to say though, when I first installed Linuz on my desktop, I struggled A LOT with it. But when I installed it on my Aspire One, it worked PERFECTLY. Just goes to show how the older netbooks are really maximized for linux performance ;) It really makes me sad that netbooks are starting to use Windows…

I myself am a big fan of the open-source idealism as a whole, and am a big supporter of linux.

But, sad as I may be, I have to agree with the article. Everyone who’s ever used a computer has used XP, and most people are familiar with it. So, naturally, to follow the demands of the multitude, companies would have to cater to the consumers…

As it stands, I believe only dell still offers linux versions of their netbooks regularly and dell is, well, not too big in the Philippines.

I have to say though, when I first installed Linuz on my desktop, I struggled A LOT with it. But when I installed it on my Aspire One, it worked PERFECTLY. Just goes to show how the older netbooks are really maximized for linux performance ;)

]]> By: Eric http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-271387 Eric Thu, 28 May 2009 05:45:00 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-271387 ASUS' eee PC used Linux to bring the cost down because it was orignally planned to be THE $100 PC. Now that netbooks have caught people's fancies and cost no longer became an issue, they felt it okay to integrate Windows again. I think the real reason why people choose Windows over Linux is the price difference. Free unfamiliar Linux vs. FREE (as in pirated) familiar Windows. ASUS’ eee PC used Linux to bring the cost down because it was orignally planned to be THE $100 PC. Now that netbooks have caught people’s fancies and cost no longer became an issue, they felt it okay to integrate Windows again.

I think the real reason why people choose Windows over Linux is the price difference. Free unfamiliar Linux vs. FREE (as in pirated) familiar Windows.

]]> By: iMadrid http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269476 iMadrid Sun, 10 May 2009 12:43:27 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269476 They fail to recognize that there are advanced users who hack their netbooks to run MacOSX Leopard. Popular hackintosh netbooks are MSI Wind, Dell Mini 9 and the Asus EEE PC. The reason is Apple doesn't make netbooks yet. Its a workable compromise but it really doesn't really feel like a Mac that came from Apple Inc. They fail to recognize that there are advanced users who hack their netbooks to run MacOSX Leopard. Popular hackintosh netbooks are MSI Wind, Dell Mini 9 and the Asus EEE PC. The reason is Apple doesn’t make netbooks yet. Its a workable compromise but it really doesn’t really feel like a Mac that came from Apple Inc.

]]> By: Joel http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269471 Joel Sun, 10 May 2009 11:40:38 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269471 yup MS easily ruled the netbooks, it doesn't take long for consumers to get confused with linux operating system. yup MS easily ruled the netbooks, it doesn’t take long for consumers to get confused with linux operating system.

]]> By: Ani http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269255 Ani Fri, 08 May 2009 06:18:26 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269255 Windows 7 also requires the Intel CPU to have IVT (Intel Virtualization technology) in order for it's WinXP emulation mode to run. No problem with the more recent netbooks since the Atom alread has IVT built in. Both those running the older Via chips are out of luck - Win7 is still Vista underneath so XP application compatiblity is still an issue. Windows 7 also requires the Intel CPU to have IVT (Intel Virtualization technology) in order for it’s WinXP emulation mode to run. No problem with the more recent netbooks since the Atom alread has IVT built in. Both those running the older Via chips are out of luck – Win7 is still Vista underneath so XP application compatiblity is still an issue.

]]> By: Jazon http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269168 Jazon Thu, 07 May 2009 10:47:02 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269168 "let’s face it guys… you can’t live without windows. linux will stay as a server os no matter how media hype they do…" No, I think not. I've been using Linux in my desktop PC for more than a year. No Windows. And I am glad for that. Windows 7 for netbooks is the crippled edition. I think it will create backlash against MS when buyers find out they have to shell out more cash for a more functional Windows 7. For me, it's wiser to use an OS that is more secure and more economical to maintain. MS may have won the OS war on netbooks, but it's a 900 pound gorilla vs a 90 pound penguin. It's not even a fair fight. But since data shows that Linux is still growing in use and eating away at MS's market, I think Linux will enjoy market recognition, not dominance, in the near future. “let’s face it guys…

you can’t live without windows.

linux will stay as a server os no matter how media hype they do…”

No, I think not. I’ve been using Linux in my desktop PC for more than a year. No Windows. And I am glad for that.

Windows 7 for netbooks is the crippled edition. I think it will create backlash against MS when buyers find out they have to shell out more cash for a more functional Windows 7.

For me, it’s wiser to use an OS that is more secure and more economical to maintain.

MS may have won the OS war on netbooks, but it’s a 900 pound gorilla vs a 90 pound penguin. It’s not even a fair fight. But since data shows that Linux is still growing in use and eating away at MS’s market, I think Linux will enjoy market recognition, not dominance, in the near future.

]]> By: Kenneth Yamat http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269090 Kenneth Yamat Wed, 06 May 2009 18:25:10 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269090 have yuga made a write up about the window 7 beta or the just released RC? any suggestion if we should try the beta or release candidate and pay full later? have yuga made a write up about the window 7 beta or the just released RC? any suggestion if we should try the beta or release candidate and pay full later?

]]> By: loadex http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269065 loadex Wed, 06 May 2009 11:21:13 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269065 $15 per notebook sold with WinXP?... better than having none at all if a pirated version will be used. Linux made it almost on the mainsteam.. but reality bites.. familiarity with XP beats them. $15 per notebook sold with WinXP?… better than having none at all if a pirated version will be used.

Linux made it almost on the mainsteam.. but reality bites.. familiarity with XP beats them.

]]> By: Unknown Soldier http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269042 Unknown Soldier Wed, 06 May 2009 05:47:27 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269042 let's face it guys... you can't live without windows. linux will stay as a server os no matter how media hype they do... let’s face it guys…

you can’t live without windows.

linux will stay as a server os no matter how media hype they do…

]]> By: Unknown Soldier http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269041 Unknown Soldier Wed, 06 May 2009 05:44:45 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269041 let's face it guys... you can't live without windows. linux is best for servers but not on desktop users. let’s face it guys…

you can’t live without windows.

linux is best for servers but not on desktop users.

]]> By: Ani http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269038 Ani Wed, 06 May 2009 05:33:52 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269038 Portable Ubuntu, you can have the benefits of both. Runs as a Windows task and the Ubuntu synaptics package manager works just fine :) http://lifehacker.com/5195999/portable-ubuntu-runs-ubuntu-inside-windows http://portableubuntu.demonccc.cloudius.com.ar/ Portable Ubuntu, you can have the benefits of both. Runs as a Windows task and the Ubuntu synaptics package manager works just fine :)

http://lifehacker.com/5195999/portable-ubuntu-runs-ubuntu-inside-windows

http://portableubuntu.demonccc.cloudius.com.ar/

]]> By: Darren http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-269017 Darren Wed, 06 May 2009 01:29:32 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-269017 MONOPLY!!!! MONOPLY!!!!

]]> By: Jhay http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268953 Jhay Tue, 05 May 2009 10:24:23 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268953 Perhaps Android OS was not meant for the netbook, rather for the mobile phone. And this would be very a very interesting fight. Perhaps Android OS was not meant for the netbook, rather for the mobile phone. And this would be very a very interesting fight.

]]> By: John Ray Cabrera http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268947 John Ray Cabrera Tue, 05 May 2009 09:28:30 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268947 on the other hand, there has been a flurry that microsoft will cease mainstream support of vista come 2012. while i always like mac as an OS, to have mac on a netbook is just darn too expensive. on the other hand, there has been a flurry that microsoft will cease mainstream support of vista come 2012.

while i always like mac as an OS, to have mac on a netbook is just darn too expensive.

]]> By: BrianB http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268945 BrianB Tue, 05 May 2009 08:45:52 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268945 "According to Liliputing, Microsoft makes only $15 dollars for every netbook sold with WinXP, compared to the usual $50 retail price of WinXP." Might as well not bother. They seem to be more afraid of linux than Mac Os, and why do retail companies sell XP netbooks at such extravagant premiums? “According to Liliputing, Microsoft makes only $15 dollars for every netbook sold with WinXP, compared to the usual $50 retail price of WinXP.”

Might as well not bother. They seem to be more afraid of linux than Mac Os, and why do retail companies sell XP netbooks at such extravagant premiums?

]]> By: BrianB http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268944 BrianB Tue, 05 May 2009 08:43:34 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268944 you know where to get a linux netbook. Basta 8 inches o mas malaki. It has to have open office preloaded na. you know where to get a linux netbook. Basta 8 inches o mas malaki. It has to have open office preloaded na.

]]> By: bintoytech http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268942 bintoytech Tue, 05 May 2009 08:25:13 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268942 According to Liliputing, Microsoft makes only $15 dollars for every netbook sold with WinXP, compared to the usual $50 retail price of WinXP. http://www.liliputing.com/2009/04/microsoft-makes-15-for-every-netbook-sold-with-windows-xp.html According to Liliputing, Microsoft makes only $15 dollars for every netbook sold with WinXP, compared to the usual $50 retail price of WinXP.

http://www.liliputing.com/2009/04/microsoft-makes-15-for-every-netbook-sold-with-windows-xp.html

]]> By: Domotics http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268941 Domotics Tue, 05 May 2009 07:57:55 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268941 nobody can beat microsoft nobody can beat microsoft

]]> By: supermamon http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268932 supermamon Tue, 05 May 2009 06:36:34 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268932 Windows 7 RC just came out. Maybe you can try it out on your experiments as well. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx Windows 7 RC just came out. Maybe you can try it out on your experiments as well.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

]]> By: miko http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268930 miko Tue, 05 May 2009 06:21:47 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268930 i rushed to get the eee701 when it came out. i stuck to the Xandros "expert mode" and really loved the relatively instant-on & shut down. i was still in school though, and i really needed MS Office to keep up with powerpoint and excel files. the open office alternatives just weren't cutting it for me, so i had to switch to XP. nLited and blackbox-shelled, though. XP wins just for compatibility and convenience. early reports also suggest that Windows 7 will also work for netbooks, yes? i rushed to get the eee701 when it came out. i stuck to the Xandros “expert mode” and really loved the relatively instant-on & shut down.

i was still in school though, and i really needed MS Office to keep up with powerpoint and excel files. the open office alternatives just weren’t cutting it for me, so i had to switch to XP. nLited and blackbox-shelled, though.

XP wins just for compatibility and convenience.

early reports also suggest that Windows 7 will also work for netbooks, yes?

]]> By: stonedchewy http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268927 stonedchewy Tue, 05 May 2009 06:08:28 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268927 I agree...so hello Windows 7!!! I agree…so hello Windows 7!!!

]]> By: linuxguy http://www.yugatech.com/microsoft/microsoft-already-won-the-netbook-os-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-268925 linuxguy Tue, 05 May 2009 05:53:52 +0000 http://www.yugatech.com/blog/?p=7796#comment-268925 linux is not for everybody. the end! linux is not for everybody. the end!

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