Windows 10

**alloy2** · 08-20-2016, 01:17 PM

Windows 10 creats problem for avid linux user, yesterday sent two files as email attachments, one a png the other a jpg. The windows 10 receiver could not open the files, not my problem but out of interest did a quick google on the subject and found that it's a common W-10 issue.

My question is why do people put up with this BS.

To work around the problem I posted the images on an image host then sent him the url's so he could view them in his browser. This was a one time courtesy, those using windows 10 will have to deal with their own issues.

**miked** · 08-20-2016, 03:31 PM

I agree that Microsoft has again left us with a less than a perfect product. I think microsoft had a big update on 02Aug16 but it didn't help with your issue. Recently I was attempting to send some photos and ended up putting my photos on Photobucket so I could work with them.

I believe its Microsoft's plan is to force folks into buying additional programs from them.

I haven't been able to successfully to put linux onto this laptop which started life as a Windows 8 machine. I think I would have to do something to the Bios but I'm not ready to mess it up. Mike

**alloy2** · 08-20-2016, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by miked

I agree that Microsoft has again left us with a less than a perfect product. I think microsoft had a big update on 02Aug16 but it didn't help with your issue. Recently I was attempting to send some photos and ended up putting my photos on Photobucket so I could work with them.

I believe its Microsoft's plan is to force folks into buying additional programs from them.

I haven't been able to successfully to put linux onto this laptop which started life as a Windows 8 machine. I think I would have to do something to the Bios but I'm not ready to mess it up. Mike

Mike I had a similar problem with my new HP laptop. to get around the problem installed Ubuntu with the OEM option.

We have noit used any microsoft operating system for more than 15 years.

Wife wants a gaming computer fortunately the games she wants have been ported over to run on Mac with intel cpus.

**alloy2** · 08-20-2016, 11:47 PM

Another discusting windows 10 feature, stealing bandwidth via distributed networking the updates.

It Uses Your Upload Bandwidth Without Even Telling You

By default, Windows 10 automatically uploads Windows updates and apps from the Windows Store to other PCs over the Internet. This is a great feature when restricted to the local network, but Microsoft opts everyone into the Internet part of it by default, using your upload bandwidth for something that doesn’t help you.

Worse yet, there’s no indication this is happening unless you read about it online, find your Internet connection slow, or get contacted by your Internet service provider because you’re using up your limited upload bandwidth.

It could appear as an option in the custom setup process or a note about it could appear somewhere, but it doesn’t — it just works in the background. You have to find a special option hidden five clicks deep in the operating system to disable it.

This potentially helps everyone download updates faster — it’s basically like BitTorrent for Windows updates. But many people, especially outside the USA, have connections with upload data caps. Microsoft is saving some money on bandwidth bills by using customers’ Internet connections, without telling them.

**alloy2** · 08-21-2016, 12:26 AM

Ubuntu as OEM install. system installation - How do I pre-install Ubuntu for someone (OEM install)? - Ask Ubuntu

**miked** · 08-21-2016, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the Ubuntu OEM install info. I was going to look it up but hadn't gotten to it yet.

I've always thought I should keep a Windows computer around in case I needed it for something. At this point Itunes seems to be the only thing holding me back.

My two other computers which are towers use have Windows 10 and Ubuntu. Normally I use them with Ubuntu but start them in windows 10 only to check for up dates.

My biggest wish for Ubuntu is to figure out a solid way to run itunes. 73, Mike

**alloy2** · 08-21-2016, 12:25 PM

How to Install iTunes in Ubuntu 14.10 and Ubuntu 14.04

By Sourabh / January 12, 2015Category: How To, Ubuntu
How to Install iTunes in Linux Ubuntu 14.10 and Ubuntu 14.04. You can install iTunes in Ubuntu system using playonlinux. Follow the steps below to install iTune in Linux Ubuntu system.

Install PlayonLinux on Ubuntu

Open the terminal and run the following command to install PlayonLinux:

sudo apt-get install playonlinux

Once you have installed playonlinx, follow the steps given below to install iTunes:
1. Open playonlinux and type iTunes in the searchbar. You will find the several version of iTunes.

2. Select the version that you want to install.
3. You will see the Installation Wizard popup dialog box. You will be informed with iTunes version and the location of the installation. Click on next to install.

4. PlayonLinux will now download the iTunes installer.

5. You will see installation widget for iTunes. Click on Next and follow the installation procedure.

6. After few seconds, iTunes will be installed in your Linux Ubuntu system.

**EDC76** · 08-21-2016, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by miked

I agree that Microsoft has again left us with a less than a perfect product.

**Scrappah** · 08-21-2016, 06:32 PM

Yeah .... it seems to be a work in progress. The average user probably won't notice the difference but once you start digging into it the problems become obvious. It's a shame because this is supposed to be Microsoft's final operating system release. It acts more like Vista or win 8. (Neither one of those was a shining example of greatness.) Pretty disappointing ....

If they had come out with good running & fairly reliable systems like XP & 7 they really would have had something.

Maybe they'll eventually get it sorted out.