Quote Response for In the Beginning . . . Was the Command Line, pp. 95-115
New Idea:
“Most system administrators I know who work with Windows NT all the time agree that when it hits a snag, it has to be re-booted, and when it gets seriously messed up, the only way to fix it is to re-install the operating system from scratch.” (p.98)
This idea helped me realize that . . .
Microsoft really isn’t that great of an operating system because people have so much trouble if anything goes wrong with it. And if anything does go wrong then it’s difficult to fix the issue because of the long process you would have to take to fix it. Stephenson explains how Linux tells you immediately about the bug that you have received and it’s not even a big deal because it’s able to be fixed. But the thing about Linux is you have to know exactly how to use it and install it by yourself. The idea that came across is, if you are willing to be patient and learn how to operate Linux, then getting Linux is definitely the better way to go instead of using Microsoft NT. There will always be problems when dealing with computers, it’s your choice to make if you want to take time and get the answers quickly. Or you can take the easy way out and get Microsoft NT and it’ll be touch to fix the bugs that are wrecking your computer.
Interpretation:
“Just like Disney, they're making money from selling an interface, a magic mirror. It has to be polished and seamless or else the whole illusion is ruined and the business plan vanishes like a mirage.” (p. 106)
In writing this statement, the author seems to imply that . . .
Microsoft and Apple are this operating system that has many difficulties but on the outside they look nice and seem like easy to use operating systems. He implies that it’s a little like the magic mirror at Disney World, where they make this mirror say things and look all nice but really it’s not the real deal. It’s a fraud and it’s fake. He never actually says these things about Apple or Microsoft, he puts the terms nicely but really he’s thinking about how ridiculous Apple and Microsoft are. He even tried to use Microsoft and once he got a bug he went on the hotlines and the internet to try and figure out how to fix his problem. And in the end it would have cost him a good about of money, and definitely a lot of time. Where as, Linux tells you the problem right away when it catches a bug, and the bugs that Linux even gets aren’t a huge deal. He does mention that there are few bugs that are super bad but they’re very uncommon. But this reference to how Apple and Microsoft are alike to the magic mirror is a very good comparison because he shows that it’s nice and loves the things it says, but really it’s a fraud and it’s going to come crashing down in the end.
Tie-In:
“…If you would like to purchase a support incident, click OK you will then be able to prepay for an incident… The cost per incident was $95.” (p.102)
Tell a detailed story from your personal experience to explain the TIE-IN:
I was going through my first year in college when my computer became unsafe because my anti-virus was finished with its session and I hadn’t applied for the next session. I had totally forgotten and I ended up getting a really bad bug. I called my dad and he said to call the hotline and see if they will be able to figure the situation out. So, I called and it took forever to even talk to someone, and then they mentioned a fee, which was a minute fee. For ever how long I was on the phone with them, it would be charging. This aggravated me because they can just take their own time and even lie about figuring this issue out. So I ended up stating my problem and it took awhile for them to figure out how to get the virus off my computer. I wouldn’t mind dealing with a Linux once in my life even though I know it’s time consuming and really hard to figure out. I feel like in the end using Linux would be worth the time and focus rather then putting my trust in Microsoft or Apple when something messes up on the computer.
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