stupid things windows techs say:

Methal · Apr 3, 2014

"dude, your laptop (running kali linux tethered to my cell) is using your cell internet to force my computer (running windows 8) to install viruses on customer's computers! you need to run security essentials on it now or get rid of it!"

"uh...its Linux, it doesn't have viruses, and its not even turned on!"

"i dont care, its doing it somehow! and i can prove it!"

"ok...good luck with that."

hes now trying to get me fired. I might just walk....these guys are special...

Stratus_ss · Apr 3, 2014

...ya... with that level of education in your peers (provided you can get work elsewhere) why would you want to be in that environment

machausta · Apr 3, 2014

There are no words.

EarthDog · Apr 3, 2014

April fools was two days ago...

And this is why I laugh at people that take tech support as the Gospel. Most of them, though there are plenty of exceptions, are muppets and no better than newegg reviews (which we all LOL at).

Dear God that is funny though... wow!

Methal · Apr 3, 2014

EarthDog said:
April fools was two days ago...

And this is why I laugh at people that take tech support as the Gospel. Most of them, though there are plenty of exceptions, are muppets and no better than newegg reviews (which we all LOL at).

Dear God that is funny though... wow!

LOL

Adragontattoo · Apr 3, 2014

Methal said:
"dude, your laptop (running kali linux tethered to my cell) is using your cell internet to force my computer (running windows 8) to install viruses on customer's computers! you need to run security essentials on it now or get rid of it!"

"uh...its Linux, it doesn't have viruses, and its not even turned on!"

"i dont care, its doing it somehow! and i can prove it!"

"ok...good luck with that."

hes now trying to get me fired. I might just walk....these guys are special...

You work with some very "SPECIAL" folks. I'm impressed. If your company needs a SysAdmin who isn't required to wear a helmet 24/7 let me know.

DocClock aka MadClocker · Apr 3, 2014

Which is why I'm migrating to linux.
Maybe you should invite your co-workers to wear the helmets...seems they have been head banging too long. :bang head

Robert17 · Apr 3, 2014

Are you in the same room as this person? If so, I'd say it's time to lay it on thick.........

DocClock aka MadClocker · Apr 3, 2014

Security essentials? he IS special isn't he...I just hope he's not the lead tech

EarthDog · Apr 3, 2014

DocClock aka MadClocker said:
Which is why I'm migrating to linux.
Maybe you should invite your co-workers to wear the helmets...seems they have been head banging too long.

If you need to ask anyone for help in windows, you shouldn't be moving to linux.

Silver_Pharaoh · Apr 3, 2014

Windows is cool. :chair:

At least, it's good to beat around in or blow up, or exploit the s**t out of it. (Loving Kali now

)

DocClock aka MadClocker · Apr 3, 2014

The only times I need help in windows, is when there is something I forgot how to do.....getting old blows

MaverocK · Apr 3, 2014

Did you try to sit and talk with them and try to prove them that they are actually wrong?
Invite them to a coffee bar and and treat something to drink to them and explain to them how things really work.

Johnny5 · Apr 3, 2014

EarthDog said:
If you need to ask anyone for help in windows, you shouldn't be moving to linux.

lol I use Linux because I find Windows ridiculously complex.

Methal said:
"uh...its Linux, it doesn't have viruses, ..."

There is malware tailored for Linux. It's not absolutely safe. You don't want to encourage that illusion.

Luke1978 · Apr 3, 2014

Johnny5 said:
lol I use Linux because I find Windows ridiculously complex.

There is malware tailored for Linux. It's not absolutely safe. You don't want to encourage that illusion.

I think the windows tech said that, not the OP

Silver_Pharaoh · Apr 3, 2014

Luke1978 said:
I think the windows tech said that, not the OP

His point is valid though...

Unix is not virus proof though it's much better off than the swiss cheese we all use.

Luke1978 · Apr 3, 2014

Oh, I dont disagree on its validity.

@Johnny5 Windows is complex compared to Linux? Maybe the backend.... I need a Linux for dummies book, and a dummies guide to understanding the Linux for dummies book, and probably a third book for reference of the stuff that isn't clearly stated in the first 2 books.

Maybe I'm just spoiled by "double click installer, double click .exe"

Silver_Pharaoh · Apr 3, 2014

Luke1978 said:
Oh, I dont disagree on its validity.

@Johnny5 Windows is complex compared to Linux? Maybe the backend.... I need a Linux for dummies book, and a dummies guide to understanding the Linux for dummies book, and probably a third book for reference of the stuff that isn't clearly stated in the first 2 books.

Maybe I'm just spoiled by "double click installer, double click .exe"

Same boat here man

Hehe, love .exe's

Windows has become so easy to use now, a monkey could use it.
Which can be a bad thing I suppose.

Robert17 · Apr 3, 2014

Do note from the OP that three separate statements are made:
It's Linux
It doesn't have viruses
It's not turned on

Maybe the OP's three comma separated statements should be viewed in that light?

Johnny5 · Apr 3, 2014

Robert17 said:
Do note from the OP that three separate statements are made:
It's Linux
It doesn't have viruses
It's not turned on

Maybe the OP's three comma separated statements should be viewed in that light?

lol I didn't mean to start anything. I'm just saying statement two is not true and its bad for people who do not know Linux to read that and think perhaps it is.

As far as whether Windows is more complicated than Linux, that is just my opinion. I never keep anything the default and I'd rather edit files in /etc any day over editing the Registry. The file permissions are much simpler, the file system makes alot more sense and a whole lot of more that ultimately is just my opinion.

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