"So in short, OSX is good for people who prefer their multimedia software or aren't very tech savvy and/or don't mind pissing away their money for ease of use. There is also a trendiness/elitist factor involved that I personally don't understand... it's just a computer, get over it."
Aww, here you go!
*passes on the tissues
:mrgreen:
It's really not meant to be an insult. I own one because my better half doesn't want to have to worry or deal with Windows issues. We purchased another one a few months ago so we could retire her PC. But for me, Windows is second nature and isn't a chore.
Thanks....
I was wondering which operating system you all use and which one you think is the best. Personally, I use Mac OS X and I also think it's the best (except for gaming)
I run Winsucks but only because Linux can't support the games I want to play yet. I keep hoping they'll be able to soon.
Then you havent tried Linux. The most flexible of all OS. Mac OS X is severely restricted. It lacks functionality and convenience, it lacks options and choice. But then again, many people like that...
I prefer Linux, its free first of all, its excellent, its a good way to learn computers(because you do have to fiddle), it has what you need, its convenient, has tons of good software, its safe to use, it has options and choice everywhere. It does lack some in games at the moment, but Windows emulators are taking care of that.
Aside from that, the best OS is probably BSD. It has the best core, with the best security and the best function. It is also pretty free, like Linux, but certainly more restricted. But nowhere near the limited scope of MacOSx.
Best Linux distroes....
Slackware(for me, not for you)
PcLinuxOS (easy to use one with the best funtions)
Debian(if you want something excellent and advanced)
Fedora KDE (if you want a big complete and easy OS package)
Linux DO NOTs..
Do not choose gnome desktop.
Linux DOs
Do chose KDE desktop.
I see no advantage of MacOS over Windows, I see advantages for Windows over Linux, and I see advantages for Linux over Windows.
Windows XP has become an excellent OS and is my OS of choice alongside any one or several of the mentioned Linux OS in a dual boot system.
If you are minimalist, try "damn small linux".
One of the big things I think you didn't mention.
The lack of viruses on Linux. In windows - any version, you need to wear the armor: firewall, malware/spyware prevention, virus prevention, registry cleaner, defragger, etc.... And even with all that stuff, updated religiously, pampered and not going to those "risky" websites --- if you happen to click on an innocent looking advertisement, you'll get whacked with a malware program or virus that gets through the armor - allowing hours of cleaning steps or a trip to your local computer shop for a quick $50-$100 clean & disinfect.
Linux --- there are like 5 viruses ever for Linux. Malware and spyware - not written for Linux. Registry? Linux doesn't have one so that's outta here. That doesn't mean Linux is impervious to attack or brute force take over etc... but if set up properly from the start, it's as safe as Mac and maybe safer in some respects. No more worrying if your on-line banking is at risk. That is ---coming from a Windows user background - the strongest point. I only run virus protection to prevent spreading viruses to Windows users as it's useless on my machines.
I just reinstalled my OS's because my computer was running slow and my wireless was starting to really suck. I installed Ubuntu 9.10 and XP SP3, although I have yet to use XP since I installed it.
Basically just dual booted so I could have the advantages of XP (gaming, some applications) without having to deal with the headache of trying to get them run on Ubuntu. So far it's been working great outside of a few minor issues I still need to get worked out.
I had the same install of xp from 2004 to 2009 and it ran fine and without a virus :2razz:
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