What Operating system do you use? (XP, Windows 7, Mac, etc...)

_AVALANCHE_ · 09-01-2012 05:22AM

Biggins, is that you in your Avatar?

Biggins · 09-01-2012 09:33AM

_AVALANCHE_ wrote: »

Biggins, is that you in your Avatar?

No, character from Battlestar Galacticia TV series.
He does have the same type of age roughly and characteristics as myself though!

melekalikimaka · 09-01-2012 09:37AM

OSX Lion, sadly they have dropped Rosetta support, so partition with Snow Lepard going on for the ol gaming.

efb · 09-01-2012 09:41AM

Lion

Cee-Jay-Cee · 09-01-2012 10:16AM

XP on my desk top which is 6 years old and rarely used but i keep all my music and photos on it.
Vista on my Laptop and Windows 7 on my notebook or is it the other way round, cant remember.

Dyr · 09-01-2012 10:19AM

Windows 7 for the main desktop, Windows 7 for the media PC, Windows XP for the notebook, Windows phone 7 for the mobile. Used various iterations of linux at times, ubuntu etc. They never really stayed in the running though

Windows 7 is the boss.

Wibbs · 09-01-2012 10:20AM

melekalikimaka wrote: »

OSX Lion, sadly they have dropped Rosetta support, so partition with Snow Lepard going on for the ol gaming.

Tried Lion, didn't like it. A lot of backward GUI steps in my humble. For all the stuff apple have been accused of over the years their GUI for the most part was better for most people and widely copied. Now? Lack of permanent scroll bars by default is daft. Scroll bars give you context, size/length of document. Reverse scrolling? Sod off Apple. I'm using a laptop, not a phone. Hide the library on me, remove Java/iDVD by default? Sod off. Get rid of the ability to run slightly older software, eat more RAM, be more twitchy? Really fcuk off.

pickarooney · 09-01-2012 10:27AM

How could you ever get anything done with seven different OSes? Even a dual-boot is a pain in the hole.

Duggy747 · 09-01-2012 10:34AM

XP & 7 on various machines. Going to try out Win 8 when I get the time this week.

I always die a little bit inside when a client brings me a machine that needs fixing and it's got Windows Vista on it.

stevenmu · 09-01-2012 10:36AM

I use Microsoft 2008, it's the best.

(anybody who has ever done tech support knows what I'm talking about)

bnt · 09-01-2012 10:51AM

My netbook with Ubuntu Linux on it gets the most usage, so I selected that. I'm currently using the development version of 12.04 "Precise", no particular reason other than my amusement. I have a Windows 7 laptop too, I'll leave that on there for specific applications such as games (Guild Wars) or scientific stuff (MATLAB).

I have to say I don't really get the attraction of Linux Mint. As already pointed out, it's only a "skin" on Ubuntu, and people seem to be using it because they don't like some of the changes to Ubuntu, such as the Unity front-end. But if that's the only reason, you can get round it in several different ways. Select "Ubuntu Classic" for a GNOME 2 GUI, or install "gnome-shell" and select "GNOME" for a GNOME 3. Install any other GUI you like e.g. the whole KDE system, and select the one you want as you log in. if I just want to do work I log in to GNUstep, which is a clone of the old NeXTSTEP GUI. Very lightweight, simple and logical.

Wossack · 09-01-2012 10:56AM

3.1

partyatmygaff · 09-01-2012 11:04AM

nyan warrior wrote: »

tolosenc wrote: »

nyan warrior wrote: »

Why do you like windoze 7 ? Linux is not an os its a kernel

Because it's fantastic.

And Linux is both an OS and a kernel. I said Linux because I always change distros.

Windows 7 is the biggest fail of an os ever. It freezes crashes and boots slow. Oh yeah well linux could mean anything the way u put it just say ubuntu or fedora or arch etc

And Linux never crashes or freezes or boots slow....

Windows 7 is great imo. It makes Linux as a Desktop OS pointless except on the lowest end of machines and for specialist purposes.

melekalikimaka · 09-01-2012 11:15AM

partyatmygaff wrote: »

And Linux never crashes or freezes or boots slow....

I disagree

Wibbs · 09-01-2012 11:16AM

pickarooney wrote: »

How could you ever get anything done with seven different OSes? Even a dual-boot is a pain in the hole.

I'd be with OSI on this. I'm not a poweruser by any means, but I find Windows good for some things, OS X for others. I've tried various distros of Linux over the years and while a couple were interesting I never really got into them.

Biggins · 09-01-2012 11:17AM

pickarooney wrote: »

How could you ever get anything done with seven different OSes? Even a dual-boot is a pain in the hole.

With Ubuntu, itself, its now DEAD easy.

See here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide

Short version: Install Wubi into Windows - then with an ISO copy of Ubuntu itself, in the same folder as Wubi.exe, it will find it and set it up - including setting up a dual boot choice option just after turn on and boot up.

To uninstall the lot if you don't like it?
How do I uninstall Wubi?
* Run the uninstaller in "Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs" for Windows XP or lower or "Control Panel > Programs and Features" for Windows Vista or Windows 7. Alternatively, you can run: C:\ubuntu\Uninstall-Ubuntu.exe.
Gone, Windows unaffected itself.

NOTE: Remember in case of very rare instances of power-cuts or some rare fault happening, to back-up any vital info first if you feel its important.

I didn't like the new interface of 11.10 so I did the above mentioned in another post and reconverted to the version 10 look.

09-01-2012 11:35AM

Been with Ubuntu 10.04 for the last 16 months... I really like it when all I want to do is normal stuff. When it comes down to program installation etc. it's a long slow learning process. For the last month, nothing can install from the Software Center or the Package Manager and when I plug in the charger, it freezes about 75% of the time.
I'm about to go make a dual-boot of a cracked XP and Ubuntu 11.10.

OSX is easily the best I've used.. Emulating Windows XP inside a "space" and being able to switch OS so quickly is the perfect setup imo.

pickarooney · 09-01-2012 12:51PM

Biggins wrote: »

With Ubuntu, itself, its now DEAD easy.

See here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide

Short version: Install Wubi into Windows - then with an ISO copy of Ubuntu itself, in the same folder as Wubi.exe, it will find it and set it up - including setting up a dual boot choice option just after turn on and boot up.

To uninstall the lot if you don't like it?
How do I uninstall Wubi?
* Run the uninstaller in "Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs" for Windows XP or lower or "Control Panel > Programs and Features" for Windows Vista or Windows 7. Alternatively, you can run: C:\ubuntu\Uninstall-Ubuntu.exe.
Gone, Windows unaffected itself.

NOTE: Remember in case of very rare instances of power-cuts or some rare fault happening, to back-up any vital info first if you feel its important.

I didn't like the new interface of 11.10 so I did the above mentioned in another post and reconverted to the version 10 look.

I guess. I'm too lazy to turn my machine off more than once a month to be honest.

CrazyRabbit · 09-01-2012 12:54PM

No option in poll for 'All of the above'. The joys of working in I.T with a company that can't decide on a standard OS, so offers all of them.

Edit: Oh, don't use Mac. We're not that stupid.

Jordan 199 · 09-01-2012 01:04PM

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000 Pro & use Windows 3.11 the odd time.

ScumLord · 09-01-2012 01:08PM

FatherLen wrote: »

i am a windows 7 man myself, considering putting a partition on the auld hard-drive and booting a linux platform but i am far too lazy.

Ya, one of these days I'm going to try using Linux, right after I finish start building my kit sports car and get those shelves up.

nyan warrior wrote: »

Windows 7 is the biggest fail of an os ever. It freezes crashes and boots slow.

Are you sure your using windows 7 correctly and not rubbing Vaseline in your eyes and trying to play COD on the microwave? Haven't had anything like that experience.

Windows 7 is a great OS, I have it on desktop and phone.

Defiler Of The Coffin · 09-01-2012 01:12PM

nyan warrior wrote: »

Why do you like windoze 7 ? Linux is not an os its a kernel

Is that you Richard?

Conor108 · 09-01-2012 01:24PM

Ubuntu 11.10

I actually much prefer the new layout of Ubuntu. Granted that launcher annoyingly pops up sometimes when I go to click 'back' on Firefox but that's it.:)

I have XP dual-booted but I rarely (like 2/3 times a month) would need to use it.

Broads.ie · 09-01-2012 01:30PM

Only 9 people chose Ubuntu but the thread is already taken over by Ubuntards... will ye go away? Thanks.

Wompa1 · 09-01-2012 01:33PM

Duggy747 wrote: »

XP & 7 on various machines. Going to try out Win 8 when I get the time this week.

I always die a little bit inside when a client brings me a machine that needs fixing and it's got Windows Vista on it.

Let me know what you think. I tried the Developers Preview on my main machine for 2 months to force myself to use it. If I was you I'd use it as a VM if you can though by forcing yourself to use it day to day you might get more experience.

I wrote a review of my first impressions:
http://rorymon.com/blog/index.php/windows-8-preview/

At the moment I'm firmly a Windows 7 guy. I run a Linux VM and have a server setup with Server 2008 R2. Also have VMs with Windows 98, 2000, XP and Server 2003. Have used a few Apple OS's but am much happier using Windows 7, I guess a MAC would be good for a user who isn't concerned with being able to manipulate the OS much or if they are a multimeida type of person.

Biggins · 09-01-2012 01:38PM

Broads.ie wrote: »

Only 9 people chose Ubuntu but the thread is already taken over by Ubuntards... will ye go away? Thanks.

We can't multi-select on the options!

kennethsmyth · 09-01-2012 01:39PM

Used to build my own pc's but got a macbook 4 and a half years ago and love it. Originally had tiger on it then leopard then snow leopard and now even lion, still works great - so much so i've just bought an iMac and migrated from the macbook - even that just worked!:eek:

I still have an xp machine but odds are i won't be keeping it after the next crash.

Seriously though i like all os's, but i've yet had a computer that started with windows 98 and could install up to windows 7 and then transfer all docs and applications across and still be coming up roses.

Sorry to say has to be osx.:D

ScumLord · 09-01-2012 01:47PM

kennethsmyth wrote: »

Seriously though i like all os's, but i've yet had a computer that started with windows 98 and could install up to windows 7 and then transfer all docs and applications across and still be coming up roses.

I'm not sure what your getting at here? Are you comparing an operating system and computer from 14 years ago to your current mac? Your statement about windows is not only unfair but complete inaccurate I'm using software and files from (almost 98) 2000 and it works fine on XP, win7 and server.

Wolf Club · 09-01-2012 01:50PM

Been using Lion for the past while; can't say I'm overly impressed with it compared to Snow Leopard. Saying that, I've noticed a big decline in the quality of Apple products across the board in the last couple of years.

partyatmygaff · 09-01-2012 01:54PM

kennethsmyth wrote: »

Seriously though i like all os's, but i've yet had a computer that started with windows 98 and could install up to windows 7 and then transfer all docs and applications across and still be coming up roses.

Sorry to say has to be osx.:D

Windows 98 to Windows 7 is perfectly plausible. In most cases it'd be no worse than a modern netbook. Good luck installing Lion on a Mac of the same era.

For backwards compatibility in both hardware and software Windows wins hand down. There's even Windows XP mode in Windows 7 Professional for those rare few applications that absolutely need XP to run.

What Operating system do you use? (XP, Windows 7, Mac, etc...)

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