Technology in Education

Windows is the best operating system.

There, I said it. I’m beaten, I can admit it.

I’ve tried to use Mac, Linspire and Ubuntu Linux as replacements for various versions of Windows throughout the past several years and all fail me miserably. Difficulty of configuration, lack of software and my own lack of ability with these other OS’s leave me falling back to Windows time and time again.

The obvious answer, if I really wanted to leave Windows would be to devote all my spare time to learning Linux or Unix or Mac so that I would know how to solve problems the same way that I can with Windows but why? Really? What problem do I currently have that could be solved by this nearly immeasurable waste of time?

The answer? None! I am deft at problem solving in Windows. So much so that I have literally had near zero down time with my latest computer. Even when I completely reinstalled my OS recently this was only due to my desire to try out Vista. I quickly reverted to XP but at least I tested the waters.

My solution? Microsoft Virtual PC 2007.  With it I have 4 computers at my disposal with the click of a mouse. I have Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Linspire to choose from. So, this means that I can configure any OS to meet the needs of any potential audience and provide an experience that mimics theirs.

I’m rambling, I know. Random thoughts are flying out of my fingers. I can’t think. Need sleep.