Fixing Comparison Memes

Jul. 28, 2022 [memes] [technology] [proprietary]

One trend I notice among all the Windows vs Mac vs GNU/Linux memes that have been made over the years is that most try to paint Windows as though it were some reasonable middle ground. I think a lot of it has to do with the authors trying to rationalize their own continued use of such a treacherous system. Microsoft is just as guilty as Apple, as explained in The Hypocrisy of Decrying Mac While Lauding Windows. You have probably seen one which makes analogy through vehicles:

Let’s make some corrections:

Or how about the one using dogs as comparison?

Windows… strong and fast? Riiight. Let’s fix this:

Also the sled dog team is in peak physical condition while the leashed pets are sickly and untrusting.