1. Excessive crashing in Windows (was: Re-Install?
Responding to THINKSWAYS EMAIL ROBOT <thinkways at YAHOO.COM>:
No, I didn't throw the computers away. My wife, who is the more
hardware-oriented one, cannibalized the first one for parts (which was in
effect pretty much like throwing it away). I still use the second HP machine
in a limited way. I just can't stand to run, excuse me, I mean CRASH it all
the time.
>Excessive crashing in Windows usually happens to people who install too
>many fonts and widgets and desktop gimmicks.
What are we supposed to do? Microsoft themselves and everyone else offers
FREE software that is supposed to make your PC run more dependably (HA!),
help you get timely information on the weather and the stock market, listen
to exotic radio stations while you work, shop online and save time and
money, etc. etc. etc. Are we supposed to not use our computers for the
functions for which (we are told) they were intended, because the lame OS
software can't handle it?
IF the vendors would admit there are limits, and provide warnings when we
approach those limits, or even IF one could uninstall the 'too much crap'
that one tends to accumulate, and get the OS back somewhat the way it was
before we decided to actually USE our computers, I probably wouldn't be
writing this rant. (A different one, perhaps? 8^)
Yes, I could go get certified as an MS Windows expert, and maybe then I
could unscrew my systems, but I feel that is an extreme I should not have to
go to; nor do I have the time, or the money, or that deep an interest as a
USER of Windows services. (I want the OS to be there when I need it, and
otherwise stay out of my way.)
As a programmer, I will bend over backwards to avoid resource-hogging,
crashes, or other causes of harm, pain, or irritation.
Enough off-topic ranting. I will put up with the situation till it gets
better, if it ever does.
George
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