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RE: Google axes Windows, saves millions

Trufagus 5th Jun 2010

I don't like it when I see mis-information and FUD being directed at Google - e.g. with regard to the Wi-Fi sniffer issue recently.

So what am I to think now? Aren't you and they both guilty of doing the same?

The idea that Mac is any more secure then Windows has been debunked. Here's a summary of analysts responses to the idea that security has anything to do with this.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9177565/Google_s_security_excuse_for_dumping_Windows_is_bogus_say_analysts

For machines running IE6, I believe you are aware that you can just upgrade the browser?

As far as sticking it to MS, remember that every lost license is only X dollars to MS. Every time you buy a mac it is X * 10 dollars to Apple. Over the coming years Apple will be moving users from macs to iProducts and those users will only be allowed to use Google products with Apple's permission.

So perhaps I have strayed from my initial point, but I think that not only is Google now guilty of spreading FUD, but I think they are too fixated on MS as the enemy. Google thrives on open competition and for now, MS still allows competition on Windows. Apple is doing everything they can to shut down competition, so it seems counter-productive for Google to spread false information that promotes Apple products.