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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bove, Tony, 1955-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers).

Computer software industry--United States.

Computer software industry.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Microsoft Corporation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

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

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-59327-107-7

OCLC:

171563919