[Windows] [Operating Systems] [Miscellaneous]
How do I multi-task with Windows 95?
Use two or more computers.
How do I avoid crashes when using Windows 95?
Don't run more than one application at a time, that is, including Windows 95.
Why haven't I had the problems that other Windows 95 users reportedly had?
You don't use Windows 95.
Why would it be easy to get away with writing a virus for Windows 95?
The victim would think it was just another bug.
What do the Amazon Rain Forest and Windows 95 have in common?
43 million bugs.
Is Windows 95 a virus?
No, viruses are free and work more reliably.
What's Windows 95 good for?
They make great frisbees (throw them at people you really don't like).
What will Windows 98 do for Windows 95 users?
It will help them crash more often and more effectively.
What does NT stand for in Windows NT?
Nice Try. Not There. Not Tough. Not Today.
Does Windows NT have plug and play?
Sorry, that's a Microsoft typo. That should read 'plug and pray'.
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What is Linux?
It's a freely distributable implementation of Un*x [as is FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD]. Go to the official Linux home page for more information. Warning: Linux users have a tendency to be friendly and knowledgeable. You have been warned!
What is Un*x?
A Real Operating Sytem TM. It's the multi-user, multi-tasking operating system that runs roughly 70% of the Internet despite having less than a 10% share in the operating systems market.
The multimedia OS. SMP and [at least partial] POSIX compliance are its strong points IMPOV (it uses the Bourne shell as its default shell!). See the Be home page for more information.
What is DOS?
Windows 95 without a graphical user interface and a 32 MB memory requirement. (DOS is much more honest than Windows IMO - it doesn't pretend to be multi-tasking or to run applications in separate memory spaces, and there's no registry!)
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What is Java anyway?
In a few words, Java is a non-platform specific, object-oriented programming language. More information on Java can be found at the Sun Microsystems web site.
What is a beta?
First, we must explain what an alpha is. An alpha is a pre-release (usually not public) version of a program that is typically very buggy, not feature complete, and not guaranteed to start up (e.g. Windows 95). A beta is generally considered to be the first (second, third, etc. - e.g. beta 1, beta 2, etc.) semi-public release that has a lot of bugs (e.g. all Microsoft programs) with beta 1's for developers only, and beta 2's typically for end users to try out. The purpose is to get input from the respective companies as well as debugging. Warning: Microsoft likes to go against these generally accepted rules and releases programs as betas when the programs are really in the alpha development phase.
So then, what is the most widely distributed beta release in history?
Windows 95 - for the most part it's guaranteed to start up, unless you actually install applications, that is, other than Microsoft applications. Well, that's not necessarily true...
What is the difference between true-type fonts and non-true type fonts?
True-type fonts don't lie. Well, actually they look better because they look the same no matter what screen resolution or font size you're using.
Should I get Internet Explorer 4.0?
Only if you're in the mood to reinstall Windows or reformat your hard drive. It does have a fast JVM with a JIT compiler, however, even if it is incompatible with all the applets you'll find on the web.
Is this web site year 2000 compliant?
Yes, it is. But it's not year 2038 compliant.
What does Linus do in his spare time?
He goes to work :).
Why do you hate Microsoft so much?
Peer pressure :).
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