Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Operating Systems: An Analogy

MacOS: The Electric Razor

MacOS is an electric razor.  You just plug it in, turn it on and shave.

Windows: The Safety Razor/Disposable Razor

Windows is a safety or disposable razor.  To get a good shave, shaving foam and aftershave is a must.  You can get by without shaving foam and aftershave but you run the risk of nicking yourself.  You also need to change blades when they wear out.

Linux: The Straight Razor

Linux is a straight razor.  You better know what you are doing or you're just going to cut your throat wide open.

Discuss.

4 comments:

  1. Unix, like Linux, is also a straight razor. Except that it is wielded by a barber.

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  2. By that analogy, WindowsME is shaving by applying lighter fluid to your face and then applying a match. It is a bad idea, it will hurt terribly and it will all end in flames.

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  3. @Mechamorph: Ah, I forgot about Windows Mistake Edition. It would be a beautiful disaster. Looks pretty, but still a disaster.

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