Do we just hate Windows?
The Windows desktop is an amazing platform.
Speaking personally, I have a love-hate relationship with Windows, as I imagine many Windows users do.
Cheap Hardware
The Windows PC ecosystem is messy.
You definitely don’t get the best hardware or support with these cheap devices.
Eventhe bloatware we geeks complain abouthas an upside.
Hardware Choice, Including High-End Hardware
Windows PCs aren’t just about the low-end.
No, they’re about choice.
Want tobuild your own Windows PCfrom components?
There are over four million Windows desktop programs out there.
Whatever kind of program you need, you’ll find it on Windows.
This is particularly essential for productivity software that just isn’t as well-represented on mobile platforms.
Want to have a great Google experience?
Google spends a lot of time on Chrome, Google Drive, and their other software for Windows.
Want to use iTunes as a media store and interface with iCloud?
Want to watch Amazon Instant Video, read Kindle books, and use Amazon’s services?
Of course you could do it on Windows.
Practically everything is available for Windows.
Want to use a line of business apps written fifteen years ago?
you’re free to probably still use it on Windows 8.1.
Macs and Linux just aren’t as backwards compatible.
If you’re someone who cares about productivity, you probably haven’t.
Nope, can’t do that on an iPad or Android gear.
Android does support mice, but just emulates touch events with left-click.
Actions like hovering and right-clicking generally aren’t possible.
PC Gaming
Windows is still synonymous with PC gaming.
If there’s a game that runs on PCs, it runs on the Windows desktop.
Open Platform
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The desktop side of Windows is still anopen platform.
As a developer, you could develop for Windows and distribute your program without anyone’s permission.
Yup, it’s possible for you to do that withoutjailbreaking or rootingyour Windows PC.
You’re in control.
Just pick up a piece of hardware and go – you know it will work.
(One exception is older hardware that manufacturers haven’t created updated drivers for.)
On a personal note, I’ve been accused of being very negative about the Windows desktop.
The Windows desktop is nowhere near perfect, but it’s amazing.
It’s a double-edged sword – for each of its problems, there’s a corresponding benefit.
