This is the first time I've ever seen anyone say Windows computers are easy to maintain. I don't think anyone in corporate IT would agree with that.
Every time I see a Windows computer bought by a consumer it's riddled with spyware and virii, often hundreds of the silly things. And usually they are just about impossible to remove.
I know that Windows lovers will say that the anti-virus and anti-spyware software will take care of this, but the truth is that for anyone who isn't obsessive about actually using it, spyware takes you over.
Period.
I generally like the Economist, but I think perhaps they need to get a better tech columnist ...
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Yup.
Pretty much can bet the farm that if it's a Windows computer owned and operated by a non-techie type, it's totally bloated and infested.
I hear it over and over... "Why is my computer running so slow??..."
Answer: cause it ain't your computer anymore. You are now an email server sending porn to the Philippines..
Like I said, Gates and company wanted to make computers so even idiots can use them.
And they succeeded.