"A great job . . . explaining why one should keep away from Microsoft products on a technical, moral, and even philosophical level." --
Linux Magazine, May 2006"An entertaining and useful read, and definitely something for Mac advocates everywhere to share with their PC-using pals." --
Apple Lust, April 7, 2006"Every Microsoft engineer . . . should read it . . . to Tony Bove, you never expected an endorsement from a Microsoft employee, did you?" --
The Scobleizer, January 8, 2006"Excellent, fun and easy to read . . . informative, inspiring, and has a 'free software, yay!' vibe about it." --
Free Software Magazine"Offers a well-rounded total overview . . . examining wider cultural and historical issues as well as pursuing practical alternatives." --
Linux User & Developer"Presents an unusually rational argument for getting Microsoft off computers . . . even Microsoft fanatics will learn more . . . from this book." --
Kickstart News, February 2006
Customer Reviews & Comments
It doesn't matter if you are a committed Microsoftie, someone who dumped their OS years ago, or someone just starting to get tired of putting up with the problems of viruses and never ending expense: this is a great book for anyone.
I noticed another reviewer complaining about inaccuracies and Microsoft bashing: actually I think the author worked hard to avoid any of that, but unfortunately just telling simple truths about Microsoft does look like bashing: it's impossible to avoid.
Easy to read, fun, and packed with historical information. Even if you have no interest at all in switching, you will enjoy this book.
