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Subject: Re: Convince me, please!
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> Windows does an excellent job of running on almost any hardware.  (how well it
> runs is up  for debate)

because hardware manufacturers make drivers. only because of that.
very little drivers was coded by microsoft by itself, contrary to FreeBSD 
which has LOTS of drivers included.

> and running with a windows like desktop with a minimum of fuss.  If you need
> to edit and recompile your kernel or hand edit your X windows configuration
> file , it will become a nightmare.

unless you read the docs.