Just Say No to Microsoft: How to Ditch Microsoft and Why It's Not as Hard as You Think

by Tony Bove

Just Say No to Microsoft begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny software startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices over the years have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster an environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and hackers. Readers learn how they can dump Microsoft products--even the Windows operating system--and continue to be productive. The book also shows how to work successfully and seamlessly with computers and people who are still hooked on Microsoft software. Includes full explanations of alternate operating systems, such as Linux and Mac, and outlines various software applications that can replace the familiar Microsoft products.

264 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 1 out of 5]

In summary:
1. How Microsoft Pwned Everyone Else
2. I love (like, really love) Apple, and so should you!
3. Uh, you can try Linux too. But you should probably just decorate your home with Apple products.

I picked up this book expecting a nice balanced discussion about Microsoft and why alternatives are sometimes better. I got it because John C. Dvorak (of dvorak.org and PC Magazine fame) praised it.

The only good part about this book is the first part (history, how Microsoft came to dominate etc.) - the rest is just incredibly basic stuff the geeky kid down the hall could tell you. There is virtually nothing new this book had to offer me. I trusted you, Dvorak...

[Andrew Leuper · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well-deserved rant against Micro$oft with a lot of detailed history to back it up. Proof that the Golden Rule is that he who has the gold makes the rules. Technical detail on how to wean oneself from the iron grip of the Balmer/Gates.