Operating Systems

[James]

There was a thread discussing the topic of which is better. This is on subject which do you use / prefer (poll) with a reason.

If you choose other, name the OS and why you use it.

Also, many people use Windows and Linux (like me) due to software compatablity, so vote for the one you use more often or prefer more. Give reason for both.

[gsv]

UNIX!!!!

(FreeBSD in particular)

I also use Linux w/ the Fedora Core 2 distro.

-G

[LegendGenesis]

Windows. I don't know why, I've just always used it.

[Darksage]

Windows. I don't know why, I've just always used it.
Yeah, same here

[Nori]

Windows. I haven't had any problems with them. Except with one of them, but that was my fault.

[Swift]

I use Windows XP Home Edition cause that's how my computer came.

[gsv]

Oh well if you're talking about my PC..then yeah winblowz..-.-

-G

[borge6]

I use windows xp. Due to it being easy to use and you can download any thing on it almost.

[Swift]

In other words it's the most compatable OS out there in terms of using any product.

[Darksage]

Yes it is.
I use Windows XP Media Edition

[borge6]

It's the most compatable OS bacause its the most used OS. So every one makes down loads for it.

[James]

In other words it's the most compatable OS out there in terms of using any product.
Not true. Linux can be just as compatable with software and hardware just as windows, all it requires is some tweaking. Of course this is the problem with Linux and UNIX as the modern computer user want to do these things: Surf the web, check email, chat with people, and want it easy. Many people say Linux isn't ready for the desktop because of things like this, that It's so difficult to work with when really its not.

[Swift]

But most people prefer they don't have to tweak, that it comes ready =)

[borge6]

Not true. Linux can be just as compatable with software and hardware just as windows, all it requires is some tweaking. Of course this is the problem with Linux and UNIX as the modern computer user want to do these things: Surf the web, check email, chat with people, and want it easy. Many people say Linux isn't ready for the desktop because of things like this, that It's so difficult to work with when really its not.
That is true you can tweak most files. But not all people Are good with computers and files that is why windows is most used. (And it comes with most computers.)

[TaCktiX]

Windows XP Professional. I'm trying to get drivers so I can dualboot x64, but my floppy drive won't cooperate...gay piece of shit. I'd use Linux, except I don't know how, and all my favorite utilities are windows-only.

[_DC_]

I use Windows XP Home Edition cause that's how my computer came.

same here

[James]

But most people prefer they don't have to tweak, that it comes ready =)
Thats what seperates the average user from the rest. Plus with my knowledge of using Linux it could help me in the long run such if my future job requires it.

[Stevil]

Lindows needs to be on this list.

[James]

Lindows is a Linux based OS. (Also called Distros.)

[Stevil]

You lie!!!

[James]

Ack! I'm sorry, I was thinking of Linspire.

EDIT - Quick research on Lindows, same as I said ( Linux ).

[gsv]

Actually most of the cool developers are moving over to Mac from what i've seen now ;D

-G

[James]

Actually most of the cool developers are moving over to Mac from what i've seen now ;D

-G
Developers from microsoft?

[gsv]

Developers from microsoft?
Well some cool developers that developed things for Mike Rowe Soft.

[James]

http://www.mikerowesoft.com
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/internet/01/19/offbeat.mike.rowe.soft.ap/

This is hilarious.

[Everina]

I would have to say windows since that's the only one I use O_o