Is Windows ready for the desktop?

[pokerfan]

I'm always hearing people question whether Linux is ready. What about Windows? No one ever asks that about Windows. If the criteria is to be superior to Windows, I personally think Linux is already there. Sometimes I think Shuttleworth (supreme dictator of Ubuntu) sets his sights a little low going after Windows.

"I’m an IT guy in what is still largely a Windows world. I’ve been managing Windows workstations and servers for a living since 1996 or so, and I’ve always been left shaking my head, wondering how, exactly, Windows is considered “enterprise ready”, especially when better alternatives — as development platforms, as workstations, and especially as servers — are widely available.

"While the Information Technology industry hasn’t caught up just yet, I like to consider myself a bit more forward looking than that. The way I see it, Windows isn’t ready for the enterprise yet. Sure, it might be good for playing games, but for doing serious work? For securing customer data and transactions? For safeguarding your company’s future and productivity?

"Not even close, not from what I’ve seen."

http://linuxcritic.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/6-things-microsoft-needs-to-do-before-ill-take-windows-seriously/">6 things Microsoft needs to do before I’ll take Windows seriously

[madokie]

1. I agree that Linux is ready

My computer is a 2001 model dell 4700 and it was like I had purchased a new computer when I installed and started using Linux. I haven't had one thought of worrying with have I got spyware, malware or a virus since. And I'm running bare nekid too.

[pokerfan]

2. and apparently, Google agrees

though security is probably not their sole reason from dropping internal use of Windows.