Type linux into Google.

[Deaf_Head]

One of the paid ad's at the top is a link to Microsoft.com

It's titled:
"Linux"
with the description:
"Who's Best? Windows or Linux? Read the independent reports -Free"

I don't mean to start and flame wars, I just thought it was pretty funny.

http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6203&d=1140171972

[foxy123]

I've got it on the first place in the UK edition.

This a quote of one of the report featuring there:

Linux does not appear ready for desktop primetime. In many ways, Linux’s
evolutionary stage—in terms of support—is where Windows was 10 years ago.

[Lanrond]

One of the paid ad's at the top is a link to Microsoft.com

Paid being the key word here... ;)

[ardchoille]

Paid for by Microsoft I'm sure. I stopped reading things from Microsoft a long time ago as they are experts at lies/FUD/misinformation/coercion/bullying/theft/etc.

[Derek Djons]

The best 'freeminded' information can be found on www.google.com/linux

[Bragador]

For the Firefox users, if you don't want those ads anymore you can use this extension https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=743&application=firefox

It improves your anonymity, removes ads on google and improve the search for pictures.

In this way you'll be able to make your own ideas instead of visiting sponsored sites.

[Deaf_Head]

For the Firefox users, if you don't want those ads anymore you can use this extension https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=743&application=firefox

It improves your anonymity, removes ads on google and improve the search for pictures.

In this way you'll be able to make your own ideas instead of visiting sponsored sites.

Awesome, thanks for the heads up.

[Arktis]

I just use the noscript extension. I can allow a site that shows google ads without the google ads being shown since they come from a different domain. And I don't even use google anyways.

[Bragador]

Yeah I know but the extension actually improves google too so...

And it removes the ads in my gmail account.

Anyway I just love it.

[briancurtin]

i didnt see what was so funny about it, its a serious ad

[mustang]

For the Firefox users, if you don't want those ads anymore you can use this extension https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=743&application=firefox

It improves your anonymity, removes ads on google and improve the search for pictures.

In this way you'll be able to make your own ideas instead of visiting sponsored sites.

This browser keeps getting better and better.

Thanks m8.

[RaptorRaider]

I'm not getting that add through google.com.

The report they'll probably be linking to is the Microsoft-funded "but very independent" Windows vs. Linux report that was made a few months ago. Microsoft-funded; no wonder the conclusion is that Windows is better.

A couple of days ago, a similar report made by Linux experts (without any funding) was published which concluded the opposite.

[Bragador]

Oh, by the way.

If any of you tried the CustomizeGoogle extension, you must disable NoScript for google for it to work since the CG extension changes and adds stuff too.

For more info : http://www.customizegoogle.com/

[YourSurrogateGod]

Same thing when you search with Yahoo. Bastards.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=linux&sm=Yahoo%21+Search&fr=FP-tab-web-t&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8

[Bragador]

Well... the guy making CustomizeYahoo isn't supporting his project anymore so I can't give you an alternative...

BUT

If you know people bashing Linux, tell them to get the REAL facts
http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=41648

[Bandit]

Paid for by Microsoft I'm sure. I stopped reading things from Microsoft a long time ago as they are experts at lies/FUD/misinformation/coercion/bullying/theft/etc.
I agree...

[briancurtin]

If you know people bashing Linux, tell them to get the REAL facts
http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?story_id=41648
there is no such thing as the "real facts" on this. ok actually there are, but no one ever finds them.

linux researchers find linux cheaper, better, faster, stronger, tastier, prettier, softer, etc
windows researchers find windows cheaper, better, faster, stronger, tastier, prettier, softer, etc in their tests too

[TechSonic]

Why use those links with you can do your simple searches on www.foxlogic.net ?
It's a search engine that uses google results and is advertisement free.

[Bragador]

Not bad !

But you don't have the CustomizeGoogle Image search functionality :neutral:
AND I use gmail so I like not having ads in it.

[Mathias-K]

I've got it on the first place in the UK edition.

This a quote of one of the report featuring there:

"Linux does not appear ready for desktop primetime. In many ways, Linux’s
evolutionary stage—in terms of support—is where Windows was 10 years ago."

Well, last time i installed, i forgot to set the monitor resolution to 1280x1024. This forced me to type "sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg" and fix it.

In such situation, i'd say it reminds me of the trouble installing drivers in Win95. Then Microsoft is actually not that wrong :)

[ace2005]

Well click on the ad, Microsoft will have to pay!

[Kimm]

The one I got was almost hillarius, they cinda dont agree ;)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3417/googlefunny9wu.jpg

The first one is in swedish, but its the same add Microsoft puts everywhere else (Does Unix/Linux give lower total costs then windows?).

:rolleyes:

[bjweeks]

The one I got was almost hillarius, they cinda dont agree ;)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3417/googlefunny9wu.jpg

The first one is in swedish, but its the same add Microsoft puts everywhere else (Does Unix/Linux give lower total costs then windows?).

:rolleyes:

It depends thats why all the TCO studys are ********.

[blastus]

Who's Best: Windows or Linux? Read the independent reports - free

They just had to mention the reports are free as if somehow someone would actually want to pay to see them. :-? You know, one shouldn't believe all advertisements in Google are credible or legitimate, as some of them are for rogue Windows' software including rogue anti-spyware, rogue registry cleaners/fixers, and so on.

[jeremy]

Well click on the ad, Microsoft will have to pay!
I vow to click on it once a day!