I’ve got to say I’m a little bit humbled. I do appreciate any relevant criticism, even when it does knock me down a few pegs. I thought I gave credit where credit was due in this post. However my response to you was over the top and for what it’s worth, I apologize.

To explain myself a bit, my blog is almost elusively about Windows support issues (and very obvious about it) yet just about every post someone manages to find their way here and give me the “well Linux doesn’t have that problem” half-truths, and it doesn’t help anyone. So why bother?

I’ve never gone to the Ubuntu forums to brag that my off-the-shelf Linksys adapter worked on XP without the need to edit config files (just an example, this might be fixed) because I’d be a) flame-baiting, and b) wasting people’s time. Why should I put up with the same pointless showboating on my own blog?

I do think that feelings of annoyance at this sort of behavior are relevant but it wasn’t appropriate for me to direct it all at you. So once again, sorry for going overboard.

Regarding what you said about my post, at least we agree on something! I had to call Best Buy on my customer’s behalf and play the “we spend a crap-ton of money at your establishment” card, and then they allowed us to do an exchange.

Thanks for stopping by.

Brian

Past this, I agree its wrong for the manufacturer to force the 64-bitiness of an OS on you (or your client). To me the only viable solution is return and purchase a new, compatible laptop. Has the laptop been owned so long that the best that could be done is an exchange? If they give you that “already opened, can’t return” nonsense, get a manager, and be prepared to pay a little more for a different, just as powerful model with your desired OS.

And to be honest, I get no gratification.

Seriously, what gratification do you people get by forcing your superiority complex on everyone?

Besides my issue was one of drivers, and Linux doesn’t have drivers (32-bit or 64-bit) for the crazy hardware that I’m dealing with.

Thanks for nothing,

Brian