I installed Linux onto my computer with Windows already on it and it works fine. However, other people use this computer as well but *refuse* to give Linux a try at all. At the GRUB screen they always select Windows. I've tried reducing the grub menu time to 1 second, forcing them to accidently load Linux, but now they keep their fingers ready, preparing to press the down key just before the time selection limit runs out. Furthermore they call Linux a piece of "junk" that is slowing the computer down . And now they're blaming me for the constant screwups of Windows just because I installed Linux to get away from them.

Well, is there any way to make Windows look really useless? What can I do to SLOOOOW Windows down to a crawl? And popup random BSOD messages? Note I don't actually want to destroy Windows - I just want a temporary config that will make running Windows a total hassle. Is there any way to create fake, realistic error messages? And make the computer just suddenly reboot without any warning? I only want this to happen to one user account, and not mine. Remember, I don't want the blame shifted to me, I just want to say, "if you're going to use windows, this is what you're going to face."

LOL, introduce a worm to windows and see how they react..........

If you think you have to make windows worse for them to try linux you're an arse, can't you accept that windows is better for some people?

Perhaps you should consider taking windows seriously.

But if you have to fake it, then it's NOT what they're going to face...

You can do an endless loop program under windows in order to speed it down.
just compile this (or something similar):

Compile it with Dev-C++ compiler in windows application project, after that, just program the window's task manager to execute several instances of that program from windows boot until windows is shutdown.

You can also make use of your CPU using SETI, search it on google for further information.

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And you shouldn't try to force someone to change their mind - if they want to use Linux, they will. You'll just end up being unpopular if you carry on.

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. Ror and Xavier are right -

Just continue to use Nix in front of them - start a Gimp session when they come in the room, let them see what "paint" can't do - maybe play a great movie or two - let them see for themselves how nice Nix handles things.

Just sit back and wait for one of them to get the old blue screen of death, and if they ask you for help, tell them:"I'm sorry, I only do Linux..." and let them struggle with it themselves - maybe offer to do what they can't in Linux for them -

Sooner or later they'll get the message.

BESIDES - Linux doesn't even load in unless you choose it in the start up screen, so they don't even know what they're talking about.... they're already experiencing WinDoze problems, and they're too uneducated to realize it....

Of course I respect Windows. There are things that I have to do under Windows (music work, some games) that regular WINE can't really do. All the other users do is surf the net, download mp3's etc, which can easily be done in linux, without the hassle of IE, and other windows problems. I came back from vacation to find out Windows wasn't booting at all (STOP errors), so I had to reinstall XP, then remove the NT loader from the MBR, then install grub again, etc and it was such a pain. What I want (because I'm responsible for the computer) is for them to not cause any more damage in their ignorance. Right now when something wrongs happens, blame ---> me.

To keep them from blaming you/linux for their problems, get another computer and install on it (you'll need less horsepower to do more anyhow).

To make Windows slow down, just go surfing on the internet without an antivirus turned on. Be sure to go to a lot of popular game sites and before you know it, the machine will be crippled to its knees.

Or, you could forget about it and get a cause worth all this energy (perhaps a router to filter all those bad things before they hit the Windows computer)

I understand why you don't want to do any more work for them. Why is it your responsibility? I solved that very problem a while back by giving business cards to everyone from my friend who owns a computer shop. If they break it and can't fix it, they pay him instead of bug me for a freebie (and my friend gives me better deals too)

First of all, lets not promote or even joke about telling others to spread such things which clearly isn't a good way of promoting Linux or OpenSource alternatives. There are too many other ways to introduce someone to Linux without giving them a worm, virus, etc.

trickykids right, you shouldent spread viruses or worms on a windows OS, theres no need, studyies show it only takes 16 minutes for a fresh windows install connected to the internet, to be infected with some sort of malware, tho, i think i heared the same thing, but the number was 4 minutes .. either way, theres no need to put any form of malware on there, just delet any antivirus/malware checker programs you installed .. and never even think about fixing a windows problem again ... i know my computer didnet last a week before it was so slow, even browsing the web was almost useless ( i was seeing how long windows could last without my help ... i already had permission to install linux once i got the upgrades for the computer )

There's no need to take any special effort for this. Just use Windows Me...

Don't try to coerce people to use Linux. That'll only make them more annoyed by it and resistant to trying it. If they don't want to try it, they can't be forced.

" I've tried reducing the grub menu time to 1 second, forcing them to accidently load Linux, but now they keep their fingers ready, preparing to press the down key just before the time selection limit runs out. "

Are you gonna try to force them to convert to Christianity next? LMAO