I use Debian linux and Windows Xp at the moment. I have apple on the way.
I won't change my Windows xp to Vista, because the next Windows will be here in 2009. And i HOPE it will be at least a little better than Vista is.
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| Posted by: Drothgord 17-Jul-2007, 11:17 PM |
| So let's see what operating systems are people using here. I use Debian linux and Windows Xp at the moment. I have apple on the way. I won't change my Windows xp to Vista, because the next Windows will be here in 2009. And i HOPE it will be at least a little better than Vista is. |
| Posted by: Drothgord 17-Jul-2007, 11:18 PM |
| ... If you're using many OS's, put the one you use most. |
| Posted by: Monarchs Own 18-Jul-2007, 06:41 AM |
| Windows XP Media Center Edition (Servicepack 2) So far it's working for me but the only thing it does not work with is the apple i-tunes for Windows. Let's my system crash constantly so I took it off. It works though with my older version of Windows XP (Service Pack 1) on my laptop. I don't know from which side the glitch is coming from apple or windows but it works out pretty good so far having the programm not on my desktop. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 18-Jul-2007, 03:59 PM |
 Although I am using a Windows Vista-based PC here at my library. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 18-Jul-2007, 04:23 PM |
| Linux rules my desktop. Windows and Solaris are also present, but less frequently used. |
| Posted by: TandVh 19-Jul-2007, 10:45 AM |
| I have xp pro on the laptop- just because it was installed when I got it. No problems running anything I want- iTunes works fine- I do want to download Firefox and install it, just haven't taken the time yet. I am still using Win2000 on my office computer. Works fine. |
| Posted by: Drothgord 19-Jul-2007, 10:42 PM |
| TandVh, Win2000 is still very good Os yes. Second best windows atm in my opinion, right after win xp pro. |
| Posted by: mingkee 28-Jul-2007, 09:13 PM |
| 4 computers run xp professional (3 desktops and a lappy) currently I have no plan upgrade to Vista (lack of hardware support) pda HP RX3715 and Dell X50v run WM2003SE HP HX2495 runs WM5 |
| Posted by: cylassie 02-Sep-2007, 06:23 AM |
| I use Windows XP at home and at work, but have Vista on my laptop. I plan to put Ubuntu on on older computer at home. I can't believe Vista takes up HALF of my hard drive on my new laptop! Everything MS is massive. Vista is pretty, but . . . I am sure it is half-baked and not really done. I live in a Windows MS world and have to be able to transfer work from school ( work ) and home. |
| Posted by: Tengîl 25-Sep-2007, 05:25 AM |
| I use the Ubuntu distribution and Microsoft Windows XP. For personal use i prefer Linux. And i choused Ubuntu because it's easy to use. For my education and study i use Xp to run all the CAD tools (unfortunately there isn't a Linus version at the moment) |
| Posted by: jime307 05-Nov-2007, 06:29 PM |
| I use Vista, It's not very good and supports very few programs. I would REALLY like to use a Version of Linux, but can't figure out how to get a computer to boot from a CD or a USB Drive, could some one maybe help me please? |
| Posted by: tsargent62 04-Dec-2007, 01:21 PM |
| On my laptop I run Winblows XP SP2. I also have a Sun workstation running Solaris 10. I fear I am doomed to have Vista loaded on my laptop sometime in 2008. My company is a big MS shop and Vista is in the pipe. All the people I know who have been piloting for the company say it's nice to look at but too resource intensive. They also say the so called "upgrade" is not worth it. Had my druthers, I'd either have a Mac or preferably a Linux box on my desk. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 04-Dec-2007, 05:09 PM | ||
You'll need to create a boot floppy containing grub and a kernel with support for your CD-ROM. Configuring it to correctly mount the root filesystem on the install CD might be a new experience though. Last time I built for my 486, I stuck the drive in another machine that could boot from CD for the initial install then moved it back. |
| Posted by: Redelle 05-Dec-2007, 11:00 AM |
| Windows XP Professional w/ SP2 for me. It's mature, it's stable, it runs the programs I want it to run. Otherwise, I use things like Firefox, OpenOffice, etc... |
| Posted by: jime307 08-Dec-2007, 11:34 PM |
| I did get Ubuntu Working and I now Dual-boot with Windows Vista and Ubuntu. |
| Posted by: kb0iic 10-Jan-2008, 04:54 PM |
| Arrrr ye mateys! I use XP X64 for my desktop I use OSX with my Powerbook Ti1000 I use Solaris with my Sun equipment I use linux on my experimenting box (until I get rid of it) I use XP and OSX equally and I use Solaris for serving everything! I use a linux OS which I build from scratch to help people with troubleshooting or when I get bored and want to build something I use Cisco IOS and CatOS for the routers and switches I have. -William |
| Posted by: subhuman 17-Jun-2008, 10:58 PM |
Ok, I win: I get the only "none of the above" vote in the poll. (at least... so far  )this PC: multiboot options. Win XP Pro, OS/2 4.0 and eComStation 2.0 RC4 (eCS right now) other desktop: dual-boots eCS 2.0 RC4 and OS/2 4.0 laptop: Win XP Media Edition |
| Posted by: subhuman 17-Jun-2008, 11:03 PM |
| *official "bump an old thread day"* Sorry, forgot the "and why" part. I only have Win installed on my computers out of necessity for gaming. I have absolutely no need for a bloated, buggy, security hole ridden OS for general usage. On that note, I have to say Win XP is fairly decent. As far as features and stability go, it's nice to see MS finally caught up (in 2001) to what IBM had in 1996. With the majority of Linux open-source software ported to OS/2, I get all I need or want on a reliable platform that with minimal OS overhead. |
| Posted by: Madadh 18-Jun-2008, 04:06 AM |
| I use Linux myself but view the OS as a tool to get the job done. In the 20 plus years I have worked with computers I have found the following works Technical people -- unix/linux -- they like to be close to their computers Mid-level managers -- windows -- they do not have time to be close to their computers Upper-level manages -- Secretaries -- the lobotomy they received to get to that position keeps them from their computers |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 18-Jun-2008, 05:01 AM |
| Several years ago, I worked tech support for an ISP. I still remember the answer I got when I asked one fellow his OS. His answer---"E-Bay" |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 18-Jun-2008, 05:46 PM | ||
May I add one: Graphics folks -- MacOS -- don't mind being close to the computer, but don't really want to spend all day tweaking either. |
| Posted by: ilpiccolobardo 08-Jul-2008, 04:15 PM |
| Here I am ! Till last week I had XP Pro SP2 ; now, trying to resolve some problems with my audio device (I use pc also to make music), I have a second OS, XP Home version. It seems to be better, but just slower than before ; maybe in August there will be an other format of the machine... |