by Bryan February 13, 2005
Get the Windows Media Player mug.At first it was a graphical shell designed by Microsoft that added much-needed 32-bit preemptive multitasking to the otherwise inferior monolithic monotasking 16-bit DOS kernel. These shells are the "win9x" series of Windows--every version from Windows 95 through Windows ME (previous versions of Windows were 16-bit). A parallel project called Windows NT (which would later evolve into Windows 2000, Windows XP, and soon into Windows Vista), a true 32-bit preemptive multitasking OS (read: no DOS), is in the process of replacing the win9x series. All are surprisingly insecure.
Architecturally, these are all inferior OS's when compared to their main competition: UNIX and its derivitives (i.e. Linux and *NIX OS's, and Mac OS X). Arguably, they only managed to gain a marketshare because the UNIX community had been in a state of decline in the mid 1990s, and Linux wasn't user-friendly enough to take the market (i.e. there was a power vacuum). All Windows OS's and shells are plagued with numerous security holes inherent to their monolithic design: because all essential parts of the OS's are so tightly integrated, not only is it extremely difficult for a development team to attempt to fix a problem without creating more problems due to the interdependencies inherent to the monolithic structure, but also any security flaws in ANY component of the OS (or shell) could be used to somewhat easily exploit any other system components. This, coupled with the fact that none of the Windows OS's are true multi-user systems (unlike time-sharing systems like UNIX and its derivitives), thus making it easier for a user to do significant damage to the system without using the administer account, makes all of the OS's undesirable for mission-critical applications (including server use), or even for regular internet use. In fact, security analyses show that Windows suffers from so much malware and cracker/script-kiddie attacks mostly for its flawed design, rather than its popularity. One should also note that popularity is only indicative of effective marketing, not quality.
The only "worthy" use for this software is to play games--its large userbase has attracted 3rd-party multimedia programming and hardware development firms more than any other OS in history. Consequently, most hardware in the computing world works or can be made to work with Windows. Even now, this unique feature is deteriorating as more and more developers cross-compile their software for Mac OS and Linux (i.e. NVIDIA Corporation writes a universal driver for their video hardware that will work with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux).
Architecturally, these are all inferior OS's when compared to their main competition: UNIX and its derivitives (i.e. Linux and *NIX OS's, and Mac OS X). Arguably, they only managed to gain a marketshare because the UNIX community had been in a state of decline in the mid 1990s, and Linux wasn't user-friendly enough to take the market (i.e. there was a power vacuum). All Windows OS's and shells are plagued with numerous security holes inherent to their monolithic design: because all essential parts of the OS's are so tightly integrated, not only is it extremely difficult for a development team to attempt to fix a problem without creating more problems due to the interdependencies inherent to the monolithic structure, but also any security flaws in ANY component of the OS (or shell) could be used to somewhat easily exploit any other system components. This, coupled with the fact that none of the Windows OS's are true multi-user systems (unlike time-sharing systems like UNIX and its derivitives), thus making it easier for a user to do significant damage to the system without using the administer account, makes all of the OS's undesirable for mission-critical applications (including server use), or even for regular internet use. In fact, security analyses show that Windows suffers from so much malware and cracker/script-kiddie attacks mostly for its flawed design, rather than its popularity. One should also note that popularity is only indicative of effective marketing, not quality.
The only "worthy" use for this software is to play games--its large userbase has attracted 3rd-party multimedia programming and hardware development firms more than any other OS in history. Consequently, most hardware in the computing world works or can be made to work with Windows. Even now, this unique feature is deteriorating as more and more developers cross-compile their software for Mac OS and Linux (i.e. NVIDIA Corporation writes a universal driver for their video hardware that will work with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux).
Even with a broadband connection, an unpatched installation of Windows XP usually cannot download and install the necessary updates before it is infected or exploited.
Mac OS X, Linux, BeOS, Mac OS Classic, and other (somewhat) current OS's with merit, however, are either virtually immune to malware (UNIX and derivitives are compartamentalized and modular, making it virtually impossible for a user, or a program executed by a user, to take control of a system without root privilages), or are too obscure to effectively develop software for in the first place.
Mac OS X, Linux, BeOS, Mac OS Classic, and other (somewhat) current OS's with merit, however, are either virtually immune to malware (UNIX and derivitives are compartamentalized and modular, making it virtually impossible for a user, or a program executed by a user, to take control of a system without root privilages), or are too obscure to effectively develop software for in the first place.
by Judecn July 26, 2006
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by Rio April 15, 2004
Get the Windows 98 mug.Windows ME is a viruse that mysteriously appeared from another planet. This alien viruse made more viruses.
Windows ME hatched from the gaping anus of Microsoft Labs. Microsoft labs makes some interesting viruses. They made Windows 95, 98, XP and 2000 (which was a very similar viruse indeed) In fact Windows 95 and 98 and ME they are all inbred brother's and sisters. That's why they are so dumb, and make bad things happen to our poor friend Mr computer.
Windows ME hatched from the gaping anus of Microsoft Labs. Microsoft labs makes some interesting viruses. They made Windows 95, 98, XP and 2000 (which was a very similar viruse indeed) In fact Windows 95 and 98 and ME they are all inbred brother's and sisters. That's why they are so dumb, and make bad things happen to our poor friend Mr computer.
"I'm sorry to inform you...But you have Windows ME"
"Windows ME is in all my nightmares, I can't escape it"
"Can't sleep, Windows ME will eat me, and my chocolate ice cream"
"Windows ME is in all my nightmares, I can't escape it"
"Can't sleep, Windows ME will eat me, and my chocolate ice cream"
by clueless_furball November 10, 2008
Get the windows me mug.Windows 2000 after a facelift. The Professional variant is a decent, robust OS with very few nagging points (provided that you disable all of the extraneous garbage and useless services). The Home Edition variant, however, is crippleware aimed solely at the computer illiterate soccor mom who couldn't tell a mouse from her studded leather dildo; contrary to popular belief, it is crash-prone and becomes very unstable when running more than 2 applications at once. It's "Luna" theme, by the way, is a laughable ripoff of Apple's "Aqua" design theme that is nowhere near being as elegant and intuitive.
I don't like Macs very much, but I'd take OSX's svelt brushed metal and blue orb design over Windows XP's clunky blue-and-red coloring book design ANY day.
I don't like Macs very much, but I'd take OSX's svelt brushed metal and blue orb design over Windows XP's clunky blue-and-red coloring book design ANY day.
Windows XP Professional - A worthy successor of Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition - Dumbed-down bullshit OS that puts the Win2K kernel to shame. Is only marginally more stable than Windows ME, and just as worthless.
Windows XP Home Edition - Dumbed-down bullshit OS that puts the Win2K kernel to shame. Is only marginally more stable than Windows ME, and just as worthless.
by Ninja Disaster July 8, 2003
Get the Windows XP mug.A shitty operating system modeled after a good operating system that did the same things 10 years earlier.
by Anonymous October 17, 2003
Get the Windows mug.A girl who has lost the time she spends with her boyfriend because he plays World of Warcraft so unbelievably freaking often. The worst scenario this could present itself in is when both people have jobs and/or school, causing both time with the girl and on Warcraft to be limited to the same hours.
A way to resolve this issue is for the girl to try the following: become interested, cuddle with him while he's playing (best way is to sit behind him, with your arms around his waist, thus not inhibiting his view or typing functions), ask questions about the game, and possibly even (this is a dramatic course of action) join in! Warcraft can be a fun game and from this standpoint you could even suggest grouping together on alternate characters (called alts or toons).
Warcraft doesn't have to be the end of your relationship, fear not.
....If you have any questions you can contact me in-game on Songiss, Sentinels server.
A way to resolve this issue is for the girl to try the following: become interested, cuddle with him while he's playing (best way is to sit behind him, with your arms around his waist, thus not inhibiting his view or typing functions), ask questions about the game, and possibly even (this is a dramatic course of action) join in! Warcraft can be a fun game and from this standpoint you could even suggest grouping together on alternate characters (called alts or toons).
Warcraft doesn't have to be the end of your relationship, fear not.
....If you have any questions you can contact me in-game on Songiss, Sentinels server.
"We never have sex anymore! You're always on that stupid game!"
"Well, just consider the fact that when I finally get my endgame equipment, we'll both be horny as hell. It's for the better. Mind running and getting me an energy drink, hun? I'll be on for a few more hours."
"I heard about this 12 step program for Warcraft Widows. Mind making an alt on Sentinels really quick sweetheart? There's a chick I need to talk to..."
"Well, just consider the fact that when I finally get my endgame equipment, we'll both be horny as hell. It's for the better. Mind running and getting me an energy drink, hun? I'll be on for a few more hours."
"I heard about this 12 step program for Warcraft Widows. Mind making an alt on Sentinels really quick sweetheart? There's a chick I need to talk to..."
by Kathistle December 30, 2008
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