Thread: What's Your Current OS

Currently XP but switching to Vista in the next couple of weeks.

I've got a triple-boot system, Vista, XP, Linux (Ubuntu), and I use them the most in that order (descending)

I've got an XP laptop for most of my web browsing and music listening, and a Linux desktop for most of my gruntwork (dvd rips or whatever, most programming, etc.) I'm not getting Vista until at least a few service packs hehe.

Blah blah blah Vista, blah blah blah Linux...

I might actually be getting a MacBook when Leopard comes out - Yes I know heaven help me but Apple seems to be the only company who really 'gets it' when it comes to building laptops.

Originally Posted by MSG

Blah blah blah Vista, blah blah blah Linux...

God you're getting paranoid these days
did I say anything about Vista? :p

Originally Posted by Ynot

God you're getting paranoid these days
did I say anything about Vista? :p

Just keeping with tradition, Ynot. I do believe I've exhausted everything I have to say about Windows/Linux in this forum but couldn't bear to make a post that solely covered the dreaded Apple computer. Such a topic cannot be left alone in a post.

Voted XP, use Linux as well.

I like good operating systems, so I voted Mac OS I also use Ubuntu occasionally though.

I use Ubuntu only - I never want to use windows again, if I can avoid it.

I'm much more comfortable with Linux. Partly because its just what I'm used to, partly because it isn't insecure by default or a primary target for malware.

But also because I can understand it. I tolerate gaps in the field of GUI, wizards and proprietary compatibility because I'm much more confident that I know what's going on, or can find out. I'm not just curious; if something doesn't work I'm happier reading docs and prodding. As opposed to reinstalling from scratch because I can't find out what's wrong, relying on monopolistic companies to reveal the secrets and defects of their own products, or trying to reverse engineer what I've bought (let's see, if I press this button it doesn't seem to work; what happens if I twiddle this bit first...). I'm not claiming I read the source code of each program before I use it, just when the Source is Open, the software tends to be more open.

Wow I'm surprised at more linux than Mac

Xp here, nothing amazingly fancy but its pretty ok. I am reluctant to switch to vista as i have heard it eats system performance and lowers FPS in many games, mainly because a lot of cards don't have suitable drivers for vista yet. I'll probably upgrade my comp big time or buy a whole new one around the christmas period( cheaper:p), i need a gaming rig for SupCom, this is just a ok cop that can handle most games.

Windows XP

But my hubby loves the networking capabilities of Vista.

where are all the mac people? Come on...

where are all the mac people? Come on...

Right here - voted

Very ironic thing, though: I came in here checking to see if anyone had a thread regarding a G5 Pro locking up after 8 minutes or so. Now before all you PC dorks go yelling "ooh, see, Macs crash too... weeeh!" - I'm expecting the issue to be likely hardware related, like overheating rather than the operating system. Still, this is the first time I've seen the clock lock up on a Mac since.... probably system 8.5 or earlier.

PS- aside from my mac at home, I also have a PC partitioned with Wndoze 98 and Linux (neither of which I use much, but it's there).

On my primary computer there's dualboot: Linux (Debian) and Windows XP. I use Linux only . (Windows is kept just for the case of doing some school projects that must be done in proprietary software, e.g. Delphi and Access.)
My second (old P133) computer is running Deli Linux exclusively (but I've stated conversion to Cross Linux From Scratch).
Both computers are connected together via serial link - I like how simple is controlling the old computer from the primary one in Linux.

Switched to V|ista last night.

I'm currently on Windows Xp Media Center Edition, my old one has XP as well as Linux, don't use it though

Originally Posted by AdamA

Switched to V|ista last night.

let us know how it goes

It's awesome! So many useful features!! Not I have ironed out all the little teething problems, its running so fast. Re-Formatting the PC too has done it the world of good!!!

Media Centre with my xBox is awesome!

Originally Posted by MSG

Blah blah blah Vista, blah blah blah Linux...

I might actually be getting a MacBook when Leopard comes out - Yes I know heaven help me but Apple seems to be the only company who really 'gets it' when it comes to building laptops.

MSG is getting a FisherPrice. How sweet

Originally Posted by Marvo

MSG is getting a FisherPrice. How sweet

lol, So true. The only thing good about Mac is the bouncing icons. For everything else, Vista is better.

For everything else, Vista is better.

Except viruses

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