Windows 10 auto-upgrade almost cost the lives of rhino and rangers
The story of how a forced Windows 10 upgrade nearly led to disaster.
Windows 10 auto-upgrade almost cost the lives of rhino and rangers
Windows 10 auto-upgrade almost cost the lives of rhino and rangers
The story of how a forced Windows 10 upgrade nearly led to disaster.
This is why you don't get f*cking amateurs to do your IT. Don't blame Microsoft, blame the person responsible for the systems management and administration.
Granted, this could be a matter of "can you do the job? Will you accept money as compensation for doing this job?" situation and was purely a matter of employing someone for the least amount of money that sounded like he could do the job.
Last edited by PsychoFish; 06-06-2016 at 02:54 PM.
But you feel much better blaming Microsoft. Besides, how many people expect their pc to download 17GB without at least seeking confirmation? The fact that you know about the sneaky Windows downloads doesn't mean everyone else does.Originally Posted by PsychoFish
It's not sneaky, it's not even difficult. When you get paid to administer a server, servers, domain, network, etc etc you are paid to know. You are paid to make sure these things don't happen. I have worked in environments from 5 users to 15000+ users. Microsoft specifically has multiple ways for you to administer, control, police and enforce updates. These topics are covered by the Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications.
Sadly people get complacent and lazy, and when disaster strikes someone else is to blame.
Yeah sure, but even you said it yourself:
It's not like this guy was chosen through some rigorous process that made sure he was the best man for the job:Granted, this could be a matter of "can you do the job? Will you accept money as compensation for doing this job?" situation and was purely a matter of employing someone for the least amount of money that sounded like he could do the job.
By IT skills, he could mean pretty much anything.I just came here recently to act as their pilot.. but have IT skills as well.
Brings me back to "Don't blame the tool, blame the fool behind the tool"
Seems a little overdramatic to me...
This is a charity operation in the sticks...they don't have an IT guy.
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Yes, and that is why MS has a Non-Profit licencing scheme where eligible organizations can access Microsoft products for free or at a significant discount. Registered non-profits also receive free product support from MS.
In addition to free/reduced licensing costs and free support MS also has a budget where they will subsidize (i.e give money to Non-profits) to purchase IT equipment and software licences where required.
As a registered non-profit you can pick up a copy of Windows Server 2012 R2 for less than the retail price of Windows 10 Home edition.
All of which their IT guy would know & do...if they had one.
Anyway...bit of a pointless argument. They whole thing seems blown out of proportion to me.
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I had this start recently. http://www.infoworld.com/article/302...nd-81-pcs.html but as I am not living in the sticks and had plenty warning it was not all bad. No issues. Anyway, traveling computers that have limited bandwidth (not possible in Microsoft lala land) and may not be easily accessible by admin could run into issues.
Friend of mine set up that non profit thing for a school. Big effort, little reward and serious mission to get anything out of Microsoft.
Anyway, in my opinion the fact that canceling an upgrade (before downloads even begin) is not so easy places the blame on Microsoft.
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