Comments on: Open Thread: What Operating System Do You Use and Why?

By: JED

JED — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:28:51 +0000

Desktop dual Ubuntu and vista
Netbook 1-xp and xpud linux
nwtbook 2-xp and angstrom distro
laptop- vista and chrome os

By: crenshawheavyiron

crenshawheavyiron — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:10:30 +0000

I can’t take it! With the economy tanking, I’ve lost a lot of bread in my mutual funds (I’m pretty sure I’m not the only guy one here)!

My predicament is – I may have to reduce the amount of supplements I’m buying to ease the toll of this loss.

Anyone else experiencing this type of “budget consciousness?”

By: Yaro

Yaro — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:23:17 +0000

I live and die by Linux.

By: Leonid Mamchenkov

Leonid Mamchenkov — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:07:20 +0000

I am using Linux exclusively for about six years now. First it was an experiment, than a principle, then fashion, then something else… Now I am way to used to it to use anything else. Heck, I’m so used to Fedora that I don’t even try other distributions anymore.

And it gets easier day by day. My experience grows. Linux gets better. And all the web trends help interoperatibility with other people too. So I don’t see myself switching to anything else anytime soon.

By: tsolum

tsolum — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:48:12 +0000

I use PCLinuxOS and nothing else. I have all the programs I need with opensource and PCLinuxOS is so simple to install and use its amazing.

I like the idea of total control on my computer and Linux does give you that. Besides with 3d desktop and eye candy that PCLinuxOS offers why would anyone of sense purchase an expensive desktop when they can have one for FREE!

By: Mat S

Mat S — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:33:21 +0000

Win2k is all I have, hardware problems prevent me from using XP but i don’t really miss it.

By: ulrich

ulrich — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:13:48 +0000

And here’s another Ubuntu Linux user.
It provides all the apps one need to do serious work, for testing one can use either VMWare or IEsForLinux.
The only downside:
Since Apple still refuses to run OsX as a virtual Machine in VMWare, there’s no validating for Safari. But that’s their fault. Not mine.

Theres also a small partition on my hd that’s home for XP (came with the pc), but only for toying/playing around. The window management in XP (and 2K/9x) is -slightly put- pathetic.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:02:40 +0000

“I completely disagree. I run OSX, Windows and Ubuntu on my Intel Mac and it kicks butt.”

Agreed 100%. Since 1987 I’ve had a Mac as my main personal computer. Since 1992 a Windows machine as my work computer. Outside of gaming, all the software you need is around for a Mac.

Now I LOVE Macs. But recently when my iBook started to need some upgrades I was able to get a decked out Vaio for $2,100. A ProBook would have cost me more then $3,500. Outside of a larger monitor and the dual boot capability, the Sony had the same or better specs.

Again, I love the Mac OS, but not that much. I think many Mac users slam MS more then they should. I wonder if they’ve ever worked in Windows enough to get a feel for how it works. And don’t get me wrong, I don’t even use MS apps. Outside of the OS the only Windows program I run is OneNote (love it) and Explorer.

XP is/was a solid OS. And thus far, so is Vista IMHO. Are there things I don’t like. Yes. But there are things I don’t like with the Mac OS.

By: figgy

figgy — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:06:00 +0000

“…If you go with a Mac, you won’t have as much to choose from in the way of hardware or software.”

I completely disagree. I run OSX, Windows and Ubuntu on my Intel Mac and it kicks butt. When I was a Windows user I had all kinds of constant problems and security issues.

Now I make more money. :-)

figgy

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:29:10 +0000

Mac OX 10.4 — Personal Computer (iBook)

Vista Home Premium — Personal Computer (Sony Vaio)

XP Media Center — Work Computer (Dell)

Although I plan to go to Ubuntu on another older machine (HP) that is just sitting in a closet. If it works as well as everybody says, I will go with this on my Dell work computer. I may also go to Ubuntu on my Vaio, but right now I am digging playing with Vista.