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View Poll Results: What is your operating system of choice? | |||
Linux (Distribution) | 8 | 20.51% | |
BSD (FreeBSD, etc.) | 0 | 0% | |
Other Unix (Minix, Haiku, etc.) | 0 | 0% | |
Mac OS X | 9 | 23.08% | |
Windows XP | 8 | 20.51% | |
Windows Vista | 5 | 12.82% | |
Windows 7 | 23 | 58.97% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll |
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Thanks for moving it - it wasn't intentional; I had meant to place it in General Chat (I'd like to think I'm smart enough to know where to post a thread; not as sure now).
That happen a lot? ---- I guess to answer my own question, I use Linux largely because of the lack of viruses and lack of cost. It pales in comparison to Windows or Mac OS X stability-wise, but (specifically Ubuntu) does work quite well for most tasks. |
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Windows 7 is easily top place for me. Then Vista; unlike most, I actually felt that Vista was a very nice operating system, just nagging a little too much.
Windows 95 is a classic, but like Jared said, it's too old and not really a good choice to use as your normal computer. I actually started to make an attempt to get a Windows 98 computer up and running as modern as possible. I didn't get that far because I had difficulty finding certain parts and drivers, so instead I put some low-RAM Linux distribution on it. I should format the machine and try again. |
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IMO Windows XP is much much easier to use compared to 7 and Vista, despite their advertising campaigns being all about how easy to use they are...
I acctually have a 7 PC. The old XP was packing in, so I guess we had no choice, really. I dont dislike it that much, but I much prefer XP. Acctually, though, my favorite operating system in some ways is Windows 95... don't ask... |
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Plus the one-button mouse is annoying to me... |
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I haven't had a chance to use Windows 7 yet, so right now my favourite is Vista. It's been flamed a load for it's buggy-ness, but when you get SP2 it's a fine OS. It's Windows, so my games work on it, and it's faster than XP. I'm thinking of upgrading to 7 soon, though...
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My Mac with OS X has never crashed in its lifetime. And its lifetime goes back to 2009. The only annoying thing about it is that the fan goes up whenever you open up the Finder. But I'm kind of stuck between that and Windows XP. XP is so much simpler than 7 and OS X, and it's compatible with just about everything, since it's still widely used.
EDIT: Just after I typed that, I scrolled up and saw a Windows 7 ad. xD Last edited by NismoZ; May 29, 2010 at 06:01:47 PM. |
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A: Security is now for Vista+, XP is permanently 'mune to some viruses now, basically. (Yes, that's right, support will NOT be giving XP the latest and greatest security features anymore.) B: Stability is greater C: As long as you don't play the let's see how little we can pay game, speed should be better. I don't think simple is necessarily good. Also XP has major compatibility issues. It lacks recent DirectX support, lacks support for new powerful security features, lacks a decent 64-bit version, and comes with very little generic drivers. Among other things. Last edited by Yellow; June 24, 2010 at 12:11:41 PM. |
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But, yeah, Microsoft itself is slowly dropping support for XP (...yet not fully until 2014), which shows in: Internet Explorer 9, Windows Live Wave 4, DirectX 10 AND 11, etc. 64-bit is also lacking (to say the least), and so on. Sadly, for many vendors unofficial driver support on Ubuntu is better than official support for both Vista/7 - its sad in many regards. |
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*ahem* Getting back on point, I like using OS X as my primary OS, but I also use Windows 7 occasionally. |
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I made a debate for Operating systems a while ago. We can continue there, if you'd like. |
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I am Currently Running Ubuntu 10.04. But I'm not happy.
Plymouth is nor working for me. 9.10 (ubuntu)takes a long time to boot on my Laptop, and Windows 7 seems... heavy on my laptop. Maybe I just want a new computer too bad. Anyways with that said. I have used just about every major OS out there. The only one I haven't had the chance to play with for extened periods of time at home is OSX. Wich I plan on getting some time soon as I plan on Getting a Macbook Pro I have played/ worked on OSX, and I liked it. My list as follows (for now): 1. Ubuntu Linux. Mainly for the performance for price. Its free and works great... most of the time. 2. OSX Simple, easy to use, snappy. 3. Windows 7/Vista. While 7 is lightyears ahead of Vista, they are both a PITA. when I upgraded I had to deiced which version I wanted, I chose Home Premium x64. But it wasn't good enough. Some of the features I wanted turned out to only be available in 7 Business. |
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I'm a very techy person. I know like, everything there is to know about computers, and I love them. That being said, I use OS X.
Yes, a Mac. Now, I've read a little of what some of you said about Macs, and I'm actually sort of offended. Why are Mac users subject to abuse? Because of what virtual operating system we use? I love my Mac, and would never go back to Windows. (: Last edited by Twister; July 14, 2010 at 04:26:48 AM. |
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*looks back in thread*
Well, times have changed a lot since I last posted here. I am no longer restricted only to using OS X for stuff. Ever since I realized that 7 is much better for gaming than OS X, I've been dual-booting with much more frequency into it. When I can get my hands on a copy of 7 64-bit and a new printer (old one isn't supported by Snow Leopard, which is why I'm still on Leopard, or 7 on a network... figures), I'm reformatting both of my computer hard drives and installing Snow Leopard and 7 64-bit with 40 GB allocated for each OS (40 GB is by the Leopard/7/everything-else-in-the-world bit count scheme, instead of the Snow Leopard scheme) and the rest of the space being allocated to a shared drive accessible to both operating systems to make dual-booting that much less of a pain in the ass.
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2) Don't say "He said I was a meanie!" then call him a meanie. That won't get you anywhere and infact lessens your point. (Edit by FreezeWarp: FreezeWarp Seconds This) Last edited by FreezeWarp; July 29, 2010 at 08:13:40 PM. |
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I love how he assumed Jared was a 'Windows fanboy' for not liking Mac OS X. Oh, and the amount of votes for BSD and other Unix. :L
Ho-oh, and OS X can be run on machines that aren't Macs. It just takes a bit of effort and violates Apple's shrink wrap contract. Except in Germany, where shrink wrap contracts aren't valid. :D Last edited by piexing; August 3, 2010 at 03:05:47 PM. |
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For instance, a woman at my mother's work was once quoted as stating that "lol" stands for "Laugh On-Line", and that the internet was slowing down due to "Her computer being full of internet", thus prompting her to call upon my mother and I to diagnose her issue. She was running a million programs at once, and opened each new internet window in a new window. As in, click link, bring up new internet browser window. There are far and away too many Technology-inept people in the world. That's why geeks like us exist, to assess, diagnose, and solve issues that stupid people make on a daily basis. This goes for Mac, Windows, and Linux, as well as the lesser-known OS providers. I'll admit, I know little about OSx and most Apple software, as I honestly couldn't give a damn. I point and lol at them for their "sleek and innovative" design and lack of useful software, peripherals, and gaming capability... They point and laugh at me for my unsupported software, a total bollox Customer Support system, patches few and far between, and general illegality concerning third-party software providers. We shake hands, and walk our separate ways. We're here to discuss preferences, not bash the nearest Vista user. Furthermore, I lol'd. Last edited by .name//Technomancer; October 25, 2010 at 10:51:56 PM. |
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The top operating systems in my opinion are as follows: 1st Place: Mac OSX 10.5/10.6 1 1/2 Place: Windows 7 2nd Place: XP 3rd Place: JoliCloud |
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