in reply to OT: Sigh ... Windows 10

There are alternatives to the Windows Vista/7/8.0/8.1/10 interface cockups: "Windows 10 Start menu replacements shifting like hot cakes".

If you have to upgrade to Windows 10 at some point; be patient. Give it a few months and you'll be able to find instructions on how to disable the automatic Updates and return to 'Check when you want; install the ones you want; when you want'. Along with instructions on which of the plethora of pre-installed drivers you can either, completely disable, or switch to manual (on demand) activation.


With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :)
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
I'm with torvalds on this Agile (and TDD) debunked I told'em LLVM was the way to go. But did they listen!