What OS are you using?

[Shooting Palanx]

Well, I just wanted to know what Operating System you guys are using :D

Post them here and discuss.

[CygnetGames]

Windows XP, because that's what my university uses.

Occasionally I use Linux, but only because I can use Windows connect to the uni computers running Linux and run their software remotely without having to put it on my machine at home It's all very clever :)

[Shooting Palanx]

For me, it is an XP, it isn't too bad, well its better than the Vistas, that have crapped out as of late.

[Rapture]

Vista, no problems atall :D

[Shooting Palanx]

That's good, I would like to get it sometime in the future, and see if it really is what it really is :D

[1nfect3d]

I use Vista, but I like XP more.

[talentz]

I got windows XP and mac OSX

[arcadeplayer987]

Windows XP SP2

[Shooting Palanx]

I also use SP2, well I had a friend give me the CD to install it.

[KingTech]

Im using Windows XP as well as Mac Os X,the leopard version.Most of the time i use Windows Xp because it is easy to handle.

[talentz]

damn any mac OSX user who use It all the time?

[Shooting Palanx]

Sorry to say, but I'm afraid people want PC's these days, no offence to the Max and Linux folk :D, it is just a fact.

[KingTech]

Well, i have a pc as well as a macbook.Yeah, most of the people prefer to use PC's but i am sure mac users will increase.i like both ;)

[vaanish]

XP 32bit.

[freezeflamer]

Well I'm an operating system enthusiast.

So I'm running a Quinboot system at the moment. But I'm signed into WinXP SP2 at the moment.

- WinXP Pro SP2
- Win2k Pro SP4
- Win98 SE USP*
- Ubuntu Linux 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon)
- OpenSUSE 10.3 (KDE3)

*Unofficial Service Pack

Also got VMware Server working with a couple of other OS that I don't really use as much. I got Mac OS X, DOS 6.22/Win 3.11, Solaris 10 and Win95 in VMs.

[hrantma@gmail.com]

Win xp is the best

[CygnetGames]

Well I'm an operating system enthusiast.

So I'm running a Quinboot system at the moment. But I'm signed into WinXP SP2 at the moment.

- WinXP Pro SP2
- Win2k Pro SP4
- Win98 SE USP*
- Ubuntu Linux 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon)
- OpenSUSE 10.3 (KDE3)

*Unofficial Service Pack

Also got VMware Server working with a couple of other OS that I don't really use as much. I got Mac OS X, DOS 6.22/Win 3.11, Solaris 10 and Win95 in VMs.

Wow, that's certainly a collection!
Do you have a use for Win2k that WinXP can't cater for? The others I can see, but I can't work out what Win2K could do that XP couldn't.

[>]SEF[<Deathknight]

i use windows xp service pack 2. my pc is a p-4 HT

[halo-fan-4ever]

My original OS was Windows ME,wen XP came out i installed that on to it and now i bought Vista and put that on it, so all in all my pc is a bit old but still goes good

[raven1083]

i use windows xp because it is fast easy to configure and reliable the best operating system for me :cool:

[nacider]

Vista unfortunately, I had no choice in the matter..

[KOILL]

I want to see if anyone votes for Windows 95. That OS is like, ancient!

[TD_Addi]

I was using Windows 2000 for a very long time, but I just recently upgraded to Windows XP Professional, and it seems to be running quite well.

[Inferno Strike]

Im using 98, but geting a XP in the future. For a 98 it runs as good as a new one, but isnt atractive (in looks). Its kind of like one of those girls in your class that is super smart, but is as ugly as dirt. So basicaly its not the software its how updated in looks and smoothness. i want a flat screen as a monitor, because my computer is up against the wall. and it does'nt look good with it sticking out 3 feet from the wall. You get my point though.

[TD_Addi]

I actually liked Windows 98, because of all the old DOS games that I used to play.

One of my all time favourite games is actually a DOS game.

Has anyone heard of Crusader: No Remorse?

But I guess I like Windows XP, because it has more security then what Windows 98 used to have. :)

[Inferno Strike]

I do agree with you there. It does have more security, but I have not had problems with that so far. I have had mine for about 3 years and have never had problems with it rather that what i said in my last post, which was talking about the size and visual looks prodlems. I'm probably going to have a time getting my coming up new computer to be like my old one. ai should'nt have a problem getting all te old files and documents from my old computer on to my new one since i've done it so many times.

[kie_poolies]

i have windows 98 :( i am going to get a new computer next year though which is probably going to have window vista on it. my mate who is a computer nerd (lol) said that xp is better to get as you can download more things onto your pc with that than vista because vista is newer.

[MediaGame]

i like xp seeing as vista has alot of gay stuff in it but moast g cards and games being made only for vista these days which is annoying

[KingTech]

Im using Xp as well as Vista and I also have a macbook and it consist of Mac OS leopard version. Im enjoying all of them lol :D

[arcadeplayer987]

XP SP3 will be out soon and that will be my next OS

[kie_poolies]

XP SP3 will be out soon and that will be my next OS

is that better than vista or not?

[Apocalypse]

ANYTHING BUT VISTA, Vista cant run on anything, even viruses(not a bad thing, but still)

[KingTech]

XP SP3 will be out soon and that will be my next OS

Sp3 is coming out. That would be great. By the way when its coming out? Any release date you know? please tell us :)

[freezeflamer]

Wow, that's certainly a collection!
Do you have a use for Win2k that WinXP can't cater for? The others I can see, but I can't work out what Win2K could do that XP couldn't.

I just prefer using Win2k for somethings, I keep all my major apps like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, VMware, etc. off my WinXP system to keep it from slowing down. I mainly use XP for gaming and 98 for retro apps and DOS games.

XP SP3 looks exciting, but nothing beats Linux.

Not even OS X.

[Apocalypse]

Linux is pretty cool, but is limited in ways

[arcadeplayer987]

is that better than vista or not?
I think even XP SP2 is better than vista is just without DX10

[jonaswills]

yay for mac representation, haha!

[arcadeplayer987]

Linux is pretty cool, but is limited in ways
Than is not such cool

[Bondosan]

I've been stuck using Windows XP and it sucks. It's always got issues and I'm always sending "error reports" to Microsoft or whoever. It's just so buggy and imperfect, and perfection is what I'd like from my operating system. My brother says his Mac never has any problems at all. I guess it doesn't matter too much though...XP gets the job done with only a few headaches.

[arcadeplayer987]

Well XP SP3 will be much stable and 10% faster than SP2

[The real gamer_thing]

ANYTHING BUT VISTA, Vista cant run on anything, even viruses(not a bad thing, but still)

Vista is rubbish because it is taking time to sort out all the bugs. In time Vista should be the main OS.

My PC runs on 2000, because it's one of my dad's old office computers from his work. Even worse the graphics card has no memory and isn't even 3D enabled so I can't play any games on it. :(

[SpUd247]

I have XP, might get Vista soon if they sort out the bugs! because my computer at the moment is sooo.. buggy, but its probably my own fault

[Bacn]

I have XP. It would be nice if half the programs that came with it actually worked.

[LoLoDaDon]

vista all the way!!!! i tried linux but my audio driver wasent supported.....plus im sorry to say but linux was complicated.....i liked it tho

[CygnetGames]

i tried linux but my audio driver wasent supported.....plus im sorry to say but linux was complicated.....i liked it tho

That's the problem with Linux - if something doesn't work then it's a real task to get it working.
I like using Linux on the university machines where they have a load of techies who can make things work - but even they coudn't get my USB pen to work on our distro.

[kie_poolies]

what is the difference between linux and xp?

[Webster Returns]

Linux is a group of Operating Systems based on the UNIX Kernel developed by Linus Torvalds, and protected under the GNU Open Source project. Which means, you can get most distributions of linux for free.

XP on the other hand is coded in C++, and uses a more complex Hybrid Kernel to do work. Its also gonna cost a pretty penny. However, XP does have native support of most tech things, and its not gonna take you forever to get something off of a thumb drive and working (In most average Joe situations).

[LoLoDaDon]

That's the problem with Linux - if something doesn't work then it's a real task to get it working.
I like using Linux on the university machines where they have a load of techies who can make things work - but even they coudn't get my USB pen to work on our distro.

i looked up online on how to get things to work but even the techies on other forums said its difficult to get realtek hd audio to work...plus beryl wount work with my video card....i stayed up practicly a whole weekend trying to get it to wok and ended up accidentally deleting my windows partition.....i was pissed.....

[Webster Returns]

Back to the Original Thread. I have many computers and over those computers, they have almost OS listed. I went with Mac because thats what im using right now. However, my other OS include XP Pro, Vista Ultimate, I have 3 Macs with Tiger, Leopard, and Tiger across them all, Windows 98, Ubuntu 7.10, Xandros, and PCLinuxOS2007. I think that just about covers it.

[sickpup784]

Hey! Currently Im using a Mac OSX Tiger. But hopefully will be upgrading to I think its Camel? I think so. It sounds like a good OS. But For Christmas im getting a Windows Vista. Ill see where I go from there i guess.

[DaMasta]

I just downgraded from vista to XP, i really dont like Vista, its gotten bulky and complicated

[Webster Returns]

Hey! Currently Im using a Mac OSX Tiger. But hopefully will be upgrading to I think its Camel? I think so. It sounds like a good OS. But For Christmas im getting a Windows Vista. Ill see where I go from there i guess.

Its called OS X Leopard, and its definitely worth your time and money.

[sickpup784]

Yes i have read about Camel in the latest mac guide. (At the Airport lol) It was on the front cover.

[TooLegit2Quit]

Windows XP

[Webster Returns]

Yes i have read about Camel in the latest mac guide. (At the Airport lol) It was on the front cover.

Why do you continue to call it Camel after I corrected you? It makes you seem like you have something against Macintosh.

[The Man]

XP Professional.Vista isn't very good,bacause it slows your computer down and most of the programs aren't made for it.At least that's my opinion...

[FranklinWallbrown]

Vista is bugged, GG.

[Webster Returns]

XP Professional.Vista isn't very good,bacause it slows your computer down and most of the programs aren't made for it.At least that's my opinion...

Vista is bugged, GG.

Vista isnt as much of a train wreck as it once was, I dare say it is even usable if you have a pretty good PC. Still some major problems, but a Service Pack is coming out soon that I hope will resolve a lot of problems.

[talentz]

I was using mac 0SX But I'm now using windows XP

[Amis]

XP forever. Because its now old so most of the bugs corrected. However i still have 98 in the boot menu :) dont ask why.

[talentz]

lol I have Linux In my boot window as well!!

[Hyrulian]

Like near enough everyone else, I'm on XP too :)

[madbrit]

xp..but will be on linux only soon

[kkid]

i use vista, not many people like it, but no one liked xp untill it was around for a few years

[Hellspawn]

Win XP too here.

[Punkster]

Windows XP is the best operating system ever... But pretty soon Vista will take over. It's going to take some time though. It will also take a little time to learn how to find your way around the new functions of Vista.

I'm going to miss XP );

[Shooting Palanx]

Only one person using Linux, not surprised.

[Cynocide]

I'm currently running Windows Vista on my laptop and it's not that bad of an OS once you disable all of the annoying messages and what-not. I tried installing Windows XP when I received my laptop but there are no compatible sound drivers, or rather ones that worked, so I just reinstalled Vista.

[Shooting Palanx]

XP to me, is a very top choice, much to the dismay, that Windows 98 was the best back then, I think Vista is innovative, but just a souped up version of XP.

[Sumfingwong]

Im runnning XP but im vista compatible.

[Shooting Palanx]

I think it's a matter of preference to be honest, if your computer is Vista compatable doesn't mean Vista is the best choice.

[Sumfingwong]

yeah, well i wouldn't want a comp with a laggy vista. If you are a techie who knows how to use a computer then use Vista, if you aren't stick with XP it's simple and you wont have to deal with the setup. (probably already on your Comp.)

[Shooting Palanx]

I would still go with the XP over capability alone, even if you're an expert, I'd think you would prefer XP, but that's just my opinion.

[Sumfingwong]

Nah, once you get into the coding of XP their is no comparison to Vista. But I do see what you are saying.

[Shooting Palanx]

I admit I'm not the most technical guy when it comes to computers, but I like what I like, and XP is what I would prefer.

[Sumfingwong]

well, whatever floats your boat then! heh, good posts though

[Shooting Palanx]

Yeah, just make sure you have some legit posts though, don't want to have any spammy posts.

[OtakuRay]

Win XP and MacOS X tiger

[powerblade]

Im using XP, but it is very old, 9 yrs to be exact... I'm 13:cool:

[Arrk-Mancer]

What a old thread... but never mind that does anyone know if vista is fully compatible with games yet?

[Punkster]

What a old thread... but never mind that does anyone know if vista is fully compatible with games yet?

I've heard that there are quite a few games that aren't completely compatible with Vista. But I still think Vista is worth getting, coz Vista will take over from XP sooner or later anyway.

I'm sure if you do run into compatibility issues with some games on Vista, there must be some solution to get around it if you search the internet.

[liber8]

I have a 4TB hard drive(yes it was insanly hard multilinking them all together...), one TB for every OS i run. I hardly ever Use Linux, but I have it on there just in case.

[Arrk-Mancer]

Vista is still going through its development so problems here and there are expected slow development.

I think Microsoft are doing a bad job of vista because windows xp was developed in a short amount of time and was compatible with almost everything.

[Jake C.]

XP for me. Had vista on my laptop, but unless you have a beast machine, it's not really worth it IMO

[Arrk-Mancer]

Vista only works good with a super computer or a alienware computer or some type of computer with superb hardware and software.

[corlock]

currently using XP,,,

[freezeflamer]

Vista only works good with a super computer or a alienware computer or some type of computer with superb hardware and software.


Well Vista is **** on any hardware. I've tried it on many different configurations, from high-end computers, to total ****bombs and somehow it always finds a way to give me either driver problems or never ending BSODs.

[Arrk-Mancer]

lol vista was made for stuff that isn't game like microsoft don't realize they made something that only works for work and no play that will make people anti-social and boring.

[overkill666]

i use 2 i have like a portable linux on disc which i use mostly but i am properly running xp if that makes any sence?

haha yea in my opinion vista is pretty ****ty and laggy but one of my mates swears by it but i dunno it crashes too often for my liking

[CygnetGames]

Microsoft does the same thing with all its operating systems.
When it brings a new one out, it's useless. But then people use it, find bugs, report them and they get fixed. Eventually, the hardware gets fast enough to run it, and all the hardware that it didn't work with becomes obsolete. Then people forget that it was useless to start with and just use it.
It happened with XP and will do the same with Vista.
The way around it is to ignore the latest version of Windows until it's about 3 years old and has a couple of service packs.

[Arrk-Mancer]

Microsoft don't care about bugs or any of that they just hide them under a sheet of pixels which can't be removed but those bugs pop-up and annoy people in between games mainly.

Microsoft and Electronic Arts are the same in so many ways.

[GamerMedabe]

I use Mac os X, I don't like it very much though :(

[Arrk-Mancer]

Mac is awful.....

[vittayathon]

window xp ( at factory ) *_*

[Arrk-Mancer]

Aye??

[DanK]

I use Windows XP but tweaked quite alot so it's to my liking. I really really don't like the default bright blue of XP.

[Punkster]

I use Windows XP but tweaked quite alot so it's to my liking. I really really don't like the default bright blue of XP.

i used a tweakguide to speed up my computer which has xp on it. Run's so much faster now, without all the unnecessary crap that runs in the background.

[Lightning Strike]

I use, Mircosoft XP :D

[Arrk-Mancer]

Windows xp will be popular for quite a while still.

[Hyrulian]

When I first posted in this I was using XP, now i'm using vista premium.

[Heavy_Boab]

XP office seeing as im at work lol

[bourkey08]

I use windows xp media center on destop and vista home basic on my laptop

[Viktorius]

I'm using Windows XP Pro here. Been using it for years. It's way better then it was when it came out, and I hope SP3 will fix all it's remaining bugs. But it probably won't. :rolleyes:
And I hope they will get that Vista SP1 out too soon, and maybe I'll try it out again then.

[SeT [DeviL]]

Windows XP ^_^

ебало завалите, уебки тупые xDDD

[Megatron20]

Windows XP. Its easy and simple plus my computer is quite old

[forumer147]

I am using windows XP before but am encountering some problems and it could no longer be installed in my pc so I wonder if something wrong with my pc or hard drive?

[arcadeplayer987]

Ubuntu linux, I have to use this because at school I make Unix programing

[vorlon31]

xp here. Vista doesnt appeal to me atm

[crazysquid]

xp pro 64bit

[Xer0FyT]

on game PC I use windows XP and on my laptop I use windows vista and ubuntu 7.10 (dualboot ofcourse ;) )
grtz Xer0FyT

[Punkster]

XP is fine as an OS. I think a lot of people who think that XP is crap, are people who can't be bothered to optimize their XP's performance. They seem to go on about crashes, but after using it for several years, I haven't run into many crashes.

Also, ppl who go on to say that Macs don't ever get viruses - I disagree with them. Mac OS isn't as hugely popular as XP, so you'd expect idiots who program viruses to target XP. Anyway, it's quite difficult to get viruses on XP unless you're very reckless with what you do on the internet, e.g. opening emails from unknown senders, going onto dodgy porn sites and downloading random things from unknown sites.

[hastalavista]

Windows Xp Sp2 Rocks !!!!! =p

[CygnetGames]

XP is fine as an OS. I think a lot of people who think that XP is crap, are people who can't be bothered to optimize their XP's performance. They seem to go on about crashes, but after using it for several years, I haven't run into many crashes.

Also, ppl who go on to say that Macs don't ever get viruses - I disagree with them. Mac OS isn't as hugely popular as XP, so you'd expect idiots who program viruses to target XP. Anyway, it's quite difficult to get viruses on XP unless you're very reckless with what you do on the internet, e.g. opening emails from unknown senders, going onto dodgy porn sites and downloading random things from unknown sites.

I agree with you, Punkster. I'm running XP service pack 2 and it's been fine for the 2 years that i've had it.
Actually, I've had Linux crash more than Windows, so there you go... and people claim Linux doesn't crash!

[Bigzisking]

Windows XP SP2 all the way.

[crysis_killer]

ooooh looks like xp's still strong.. hehe yeah vista crashes, but microsoft has been updating and repairing. so far, got no problems... lol

[Macblivion]

There is nothing wrong with vista really it just people can't afford it so they so its crap ;)

[crysis_killer]

There is nothing wrong with vista really it just people can't afford it so they so its crap ;)

lol!! high five, dude!

[DanK]

There is nothing wrong with vista really it just people can't afford it so they so its crap ;) This statement is utter bollocks. I could afford it so i purchased a copy. Vista Home Premium, which set me back £150 (about $300) and i have to say it was a big mistake. When one program crashes the whole system freezes until it can sort itself out. Most of the programs i use regularly had "compatability problems" even Windows Live Messenger! WTF!?

Long story short, about a month after having Vista installed on my Vista Capable Laptop it dies.. Wont start up, nothing. Send it to get repaired, it comes back with XP on it. I chose not to re install ****e Vista and i've not had one problem since, oh and all of the programs i install work! now this shouldn't be such an amazing thing but Vista puts things into a perspective for you :mad: utter toss OS

[crysis_killer]

This statement is utter bollocks. I could afford it so i purchased a copy. Vista Home Premium, which set me back £150 (about $300) and i have to say it was a big mistake. When one program crashes the whole system freezes until it can sort itself out. Most of the programs i use regularly had "compatability problems" even Windows Live Messenger! WTF!?

Long story short, about a month after having Vista installed on my Vista Capable Laptop it dies.. Wont start up, nothing. Send it to get repaired, it comes back with XP on it. I chose not to re install ****e Vista and i've not had one problem since, oh and all of the programs i install work! now this shouldn't be such an amazing thing but Vista puts things into a perspective for you :mad: utter toss OS

perhaps u might want to get a better specs unit.. i dont know, everything turns out well for me.. except the internet explorer 7, wc i seldom use. :confused:

[DanK]

Windows XP is more than good enough. All Vista offers is "shiny things" which aren't neccesary at all.

[Nazz]

I'm using XP, I'm not getting Vista.

[DanK]

I'm using XP, I'm not getting Vista. A wise choice. Getting Vista is more like a downgrade than an upgrade.

[Nazz]

A wise choice. Getting Vista is more like a downgrade than an upgrade.

Yeah, a few of my friends have it but I don't really see the point.

[freezeflamer]

Vista is ****, end of story, and because of it I'm gonna' nail Bill Gates to the ****ing cross.

Couldn't they keep things simple like XP or 2000? Nope.

[LoLoDaDon]

one of my fiends said vista is better for gaming..................OMFG i wanted to slap him:mad:

[DanK]

Some games are made to be Vista only i think. Hmmm...

[freezeflamer]

one of my fiends said vista is better for gaming..................OMFG i wanted to slap him:mad:

LMAO, if one of my friends said that, he'd get more than just a slap! :p

[Dragonsoul]

i have vista and its terrible i can't play any older games I tried playing neverwinter nights and all i get is a black screen

[gamer_boy]

Im using Windows vista

[tigider]

Windows XP. I hate the idea of being forced into Vista. I think when the times comes I'll switch to Linux and just give up on PC gaming altogether.

[xAchillesx]

i use windows server 2003 but i preffer xp... and vista is no reliable "yet" for surfing...

[Arrk-Mancer]

Vista is crap everyone knows that.

Xp is still the best by miles.

[Punkster]

i read an article from gamespot which showed results comparing XP sp2 with Vista SP1. Although XP is slightly better in some games than Vista, it is also the same the other way round.

Overall, XP outperforms Vista by a bit but Vista is gradually improving. I think in a few years time, Vista will become the next most popular OS, replacing XP.

[Arrk-Mancer]

DON'T jump to conclusions!

[Punkster]

DON'T jump to conclusions!

what do you mean? you're the one who jumped to a conclusion?! you just said Vista is crap and XP is the best by miles with no evidence to back it up.

atm, i think XP is better by a bit but not a lot

[canveyboy]

Vista Ultimate 64Bit

[Arrk-Mancer]

It is crap and will remain crap never the less.

[gamer_boy]

I use xp SP2 and windows vista........

[Punkster]

It is crap and will remain crap never the less.

people thought xp was crap when it first came out, but gradually more and more ppl used XP and now it's used by most ppl. i think the same will go for vista.

[canveyboy]

I would like to know why some think vista is crap, on what do you base this statemnet on ???
I use xp and vista 64 bit editions, i suspect the people that think vista is crap either dont know how to configure properly or are trying to run vista on crap systems.
just announcing something is crap without an explanation or showing some evidence to support that theory just makes that person sound like a no nothing noob (no offence intended)

[XBOX360DON]

Xp, but I think ME was better for some reason

[eltonjohn24]

Im using the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Operatins System. Im use to it already, it is so easy for me to install new application not like in windows vista that there are so many steps before you can add applications.

[Macblivion]

All of these people who are saying "vista is crap" have mostly never bought it or have upgraded on to it. The fact is never saying something is bad before trying it yourself another thing is if you upgrade to vista from xp of course its not going to work since the files are all old the best way with vista to get best results is to buy a new computer with it already installed this has made my life easier.

[Punkster]

can't wait to get a new PC and yes i would also get vista on it just as the above post says. It would make sense to do so as vista will sooner or later be the next dominant OS after XP - it is inevitable.

[Arrk-Mancer]

I remember using ME for 3 years it worked for most games back then but it got old an died out.

Ask anyone who has used vista and called it crap why they think it is crap and you will find out why it is crap.

[jpph]

can't wait to get a new PC and yes i would also get vista on it just as the above post says. It would make sense to do so as vista will sooner or later be the next dominant OS after XP - it is inevitable.
but microsoft have announced a new os in the works. its for like 2009ish
called windows 7

[Punkster]

but microsoft have announced a new os in the works. its for like 2009ish
called windows 7

well, i'm pretty sure after all the effort M$ put into Vista, they probably did want Vista to become the more popular OS after XP before moving on. and isn't windows 7 planned for 2010? perhaps it's not much better than Vista.

[gamer_boy]

i go for XP :D

[ninjakakachi]

Now, I using 2 OS in 2 Harddrives.

[flameboy118]

Dualboot Ubuntu Hardy8.04) and XP. Windows OSes are terrible though

[7haRV91]

Using XP and I think it's Service Pack 2 :)

[MurdersGalore]

AHAH!!!!

The Linux people have been trying to best Windows for years. Finally you have won! Look at the polls. :D

Windows 95.....0.83%
Linux..............2.50%

There you go! More people are using Linux than Windows 95. Think! In just 13 more years there may be more people using Linux than Windows XP. :P

[MurdersGalore]

I found this post in here among the others and I don't want to seem like I am nit-piciking, but I think having correct information is important when dealing with computers and operating systems.

Linux is a group of Operating Systems based on the UNIX Kernel developed by Linus Torvalds, and protected under the GNU Open Source project. Which means, you can get most distributions of linux for free.

Good observation but not entirely correct. Linux is not a UNIX kernel but a UNIX-like kernel. The difference being that UNIX is proprietary and owned by AT&T. Linux is just a kernel even though Mr. Torvalds loves the fact that some people in the open source and free software community get it wrong. Therefore, Linux isn't actually an OS but a part of an OS. The common "Linux OS" actually consists of an OS created by Richard Stallman and the GNU project. The GNU project (also known as the Free Software Foundation) was an attempt to create a totally free OS (free as in freedom to copy, distribute, and change at the users will) and they had succeeded with all parts except the kernel. The GNU kernel (called The Herd) was a complex and buggy design. It so happened that Linus Torvalds had developed his own UNIX-like kernel and released it under the GPL license. It was written using C and compiles using the GCC compiler (another part of the original GNU system) making it compatible with GNU. People used it as the missing kernel in the GNU system. So much so that the lines got blurred and because Stallman kept such a low profile at the time with his work....It has become mistakingly known as "Linux the OS" instead of "Linux the Kernel". There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the misconception that the OS be called Linux ever since. The Linux kernel actually wasn't part of the Open Source movement or the Free Software Foundation even though Linus used the Free Software Foundation's GPL license. Remember also, that though similar in their philosophies, the Open Source movement and the Free Software movement are two different camps. There is a good bit of infighting between the two also. So to correct you on a slight error, there is no "GNU Open Source project" as GNU and Open source (although technically compatible) are two different things.

XP on the other hand is coded in C++, and uses a more complex Hybrid Kernel to do work.

Once again not completely true. The base code of Windows is also written in C (most operating systems are written in C for it's speed and low level memory handling abilities) but because it is released only in binary form cannot be modified or recompiled to be compatible with the GCC flavor of C applications. Theoretically, If a programmer had access to Windows' source code, parts of it could be recompiled to run under Linux or other OS's written in C. The Windows kernel is a hybrid kernel, but hybrid is not the name. It is simply known as the windows kernel. So you aren't too far off base. There are two Kernel design paradigms; monolithic and microkernel. A monolithic kernel is a kernel that is only one large program. It cannot be split or divided. A microkernel is a kernel that is made of modules. Different functions consist of different program modules that communicate with each other to perform their function as one program. Windows' kernel is referred to as a hybrid kernel because it is a mixture of both.

However, XP does have native support of most tech things, and its not gonna take you forever to get something off of a thumb drive and working (In most average Joe situations).

This is actually one of the pit-falls of proprietary software and Microsoft's monopoly. The reason more devices work with Windows is because vendors write more drivers for windows. A lot of vendors ignore Linux and MAC and don't waste development time and money on drivers. There belief is that being Windows has most of the market share for desktops they will still make their money. Linux is often blamed for its crappy hardware support when most of the time this is not the fault of the Linux/GNU platform but the fault of hardware vendors not writing drivers.
One of the pit-falls of totally free Linux/GNU distros that also affects Hardware compatibility is that they choose to be completely "FSF" compliant. In other words, all software on their systems must have available source code. They don't include binary only drivers with their distros because it goes against their philosophy. A lot of vendors that do support Linux with drivers often don't release the source because they have trade secrets to protect. This is where that difference I mentioned before about Open Source vs Free Software comes in. The Open Source camp believes that free (as in freedom remember not price) and proprietary software should co-exist. The Free Software Foundation believes that all software should be open and free to modify. Ubuntu is an example of a Distro that wants to be totally free. You can add binary only software to it yourself, but including it with the distro goes against their philosophy. A lot of hardware with binary only drivers will not work "out of the box"

I hope I didn't come off as a bigger know-it-all then I already am and though you were a bit off on a few things you still seem to have a good understanding of these things.

[LyndonJJ]

Im in a mac house, we all use them. there faultless, apart from the annoying lack of games.
oh well i have an xbox

[bachizone]

Windows Xp is better than vista
although i like viste lookstyle
but i got Vista inspirat, that makes your xp look like vista style.

The best **** All in one =D

u should try it

[henryzz]

i am using vista sp1

[freezeflamer]

Windows Xp is better than vista
although i like viste lookstyle
but i got Vista inspirat, that makes your xp look like vista style.

The best **** All in one =D

u should try it

Yeah but Inspirat ****s up AVG Antivirus.

:(

[lecocacapique]

vista ultimate 64bits 8gb Ram. no issues whatsoever, plays anything I throw at.

[Hydrox]

Windows XP all the way to be honest. Never really had any problems with it either.

[Nitemare360]

I use XP at work, but I use Vista at home. Prefer Vista.

[Shooting Palanx]

Nice, it's clear cut, that XP is the dominant of the latter.

[The real gamer_thing]

We got a new computer about a month and a half ago. It works great, good specs, good price too. There is only one problem with it.

WINDOWS VISTA!!!

Seriously, having used Windows 2000 (office edition) with my previous PC, I think it is better than Vista. So far all the improvements I have found are silly little things (style of the outside of the windows is the best one - honestly :rolleyes: ) and there are so many things that are either incompatible or changed for the worse. If you have ever used an older version of Microsoft Office for a long time, then tried using Office 2007, you will know what I mean. For the first time in my life, I had to use Help to do things. About 16 times. Hell, it even took me ages to find Help, because it was this really tiny button in the corner of the screen.

To summarise: New computer=good, New OS=BAD.

[canveyboy]

this thread still going ? lol
well ive now decided to switch/ convert completely to vista ultimate 64 bit.

I decided to give it a good few weeks of just using it and not xp and after getting used to all the little quirks and turning off the hidden admin thingy and tweaking the settings to how i like it, i can say i actually prefer it now, its still slightly slower than xp ive only noticed this on FPS test on my graphic cards pc pitstop scored my cards @ 446fps on xp and 386 on vista and thats the only difference tbh, ok it uses some more ram for all the extra features to run, but when your rig is holding 8 gig of ram, who cares !! its still not making any impact as i still have soooooo much unused ram (no one needs 8 gig but some of us like to max out our mbo's thats all lol.
Punkster is correct when he said vista is just the natual progression or next step in operating systems, everyone absolutly hated xp when it first arrived also.
so in summery, yes i love xp and have had great times with it, but its ageing now and times move on for the next generation, the new and more powerfull rigs some of us have or have built for ourselves im guessing loves the vista OS, but for the less powerfull or older rigs, xp reigns supreme.

[The real gamer_thing]

this thread still going ? lol
well ive now decided to switch/ convert completely to vista ultimate 64 bit.

I decided to give it a good few weeks of just using it and not xp and after getting used to all the little quirks and turning off the hidden admin thingy and tweaking the settings to how i like it, i can say i actually prefer it now, its still slightly slower than xp ive only noticed this on FPS test on my graphic cards pc pitstop scored my cards @ 446fps on xp and 386 on vista and thats the only difference tbh, ok it uses some more ram for all the extra features to run, but when your rig is holding 8 gig of ram, who cares !! its still not making any impact as i still have soooooo much unused ram (no one needs 8 gig but some of us like to max out our mbo's thats all lol.
Punkster is correct when he said vista is just the natual progression or next step in operating systems, everyone absolutly hated xp when it first arrived also.
so in summery, yes i love xp and have had great times with it, but its ageing now and times move on for the next generation, the new and more powerfull rigs some of us have or have built for ourselves im guessing loves the vista OS, but for the less powerfull or older rigs, xp reigns supreme.

Despite using Vista for a couple of months now, I am still not liking the changes. Admittedly there are some features that I think are better, but overall I do not like the style of Vista compared to other Windows versions. However, I have never used XP before, so I have jumped from 2000 to Vista, so it could take me more time to adjust.

[GamerJoe]

windows xp can't understand why peopel use other os's other than macs it's good for thigns like photoshop and illustrator and any creative programs

[Shooting Palanx]

Most likely because they're not bothered upgrading, that's how I felt when I had the 98, it did what I wanted it to do, and just didn't see the need for the XP.

Well 2 years later, and I'm sort of glad I upgraded :p

[flycc]

Windows XP, because that's what my university uses.

Occasionally I use Linux, but only because I can use Windows connect to the uni computers running Linux and run their software remotely without having to put it on my machine at home It's all very clever :)

agreen:)

[flycc]

Xp Is Good

[Alli_Castle]

Vista Ultimate :-)

[solidsteel]

Well, I just wanted to know what Operating System you guys are using :D

Post them here and discuss.

im using whatever my ps3 has

[Alli_Castle]

isnt the ps3 os a linux?

[magefrmhevan]

i use mac osx because meh family comp is a window

[motiveight]

Vista.. but not by choice.
I had to install it, and i can't be bothered reinstalling XP.

[Shooting Palanx]

Nothing wrong with Vista :p

I think I'd prefer XP to vista anyday anyways.

[freezeflamer]

Nothing wrong with Vista :p

I think I'd prefer XP to vista anyday anyways.

The survey says - wrong answer. (At least the first part anyways :D )

Vista doesn't take great advantage of hardware, its slow and takes longer to respond. Plus it works like crap with games. I bought a laptop with Vista, and if I remove it and install XP, it would void the warranty, so in the end I had to dual boot it, which to be honest is unnecessary trouble (installing XP after Vista can be done, but it's a pain in the ass)

Not to mention quite a lot of driver problems for those using older hardware, like older Parallel printers and Dial-up modems. AND THEY'VE DROPPED GAMEPORT SUPPORT. (Quite unnecessary - since I've got two boxes full of Gameport controllers, which can't be used on Vista)

I like XP for it's security and overall compatibility. So many people use it. I even use it triple booted on my Macbook with Mac OS X and Linux.

[Shooting Palanx]

Wow, I made a joke, and I get a full paragraphed response, I guess I must be doing something right.

Forgot to wrap the first part with sarcasm tags :p

[DeShaun]

I use Windows XP SP2, but I have another computer that was plagued with viruses that now has Linux Ubuntu on it.

[Robert_Boen]

Vista,Most new games are not working with Xp.
Xp is too outdated and nearly useless with todays technology.
Thats what i think,
Robert

[Shooting Palanx]

Wow, you're the first on this forum to think that :)

[toronto347]

windows xp its the best right now ... i tryed windows vista wasnt that great i mean like alot of the classic online games i couldnt play anymore like Call of Duty 2 ... if anyone played that game ... i was in v4|or and my name right now is ev1l or p u n ! $ h e r ... tell me if u know me... but yes i know cod2 can work on vista but not all of them do... =( otherwise i would stay with vista...

[Rgamer92]

Unfortunately I bought my PC when Vista was first released. It's okay at some things and I believe it has some cool features but before I upgraded my ram, it was so slow I couldn't get anything done. When I bought my PC many of them were coming with 512MB of ram, now I think they are realizing you just can't get a good experience out of 512MB because I looked at some PCs not long ago, and all the 512MB models are gone they mostly just sell 1GB and over models now. But I guess I like Vista, with plenty of memory lol.

[toronto347]

the only thing i like vista is the side bar -.-

[Headko]

vista 4eva

[Love_Spinja]

Mac I suppose. I just hate playing Blizzard games on them though there so hard to get them setup and Blizzard is one of my favorite game comapanys.

[Headko]

Why m8>? Mac sux

[toronto347]

i dont really like mac... and srry i have to say who the heck uses windows 95 or 98...

[flame.on]

Vista all the way......no problems at all

[toronto347]

but with vista u have to buy like a 3000$ computer to make it run really nice

[flame.on]

that's a good point there toronto, but hey sometimes you just gotta spoil yourself with a few things

[dotXtreme]

To me it's vista and it's really great, I dunno why ppl hate it so much..

[knighthawk]

i have both XP and Vista but i prefer vista i think its cause im used to it all

[randomuser83]

Still using xp for now. When I build my new rig I will get vista though.

[Punkster]

all the gaming PCs at the gaming centre i've been to still use windows XP. i think XP is the best coz you can play nearly all PC games on XP fine, but not so much on vista although i've heard it's getting better. and any other OS's don't support games as much except for the Mac, but even the Mac's library is quite limited, so i think XP is the best atm, coz i like playing Pc games sometimes.

[edsk1]

XP, not being rushed into getting Vista, everyone has problems with it when it comes to gaming...Next pc upgrade will definately be Vista though.

[freezeflamer]

XP, not being rushed into getting Vista, everyone has problems with it when it comes to gaming...Next pc upgrade will definately be Vista though.

No seriously, don't update to Vista at all. Even with your new PC upgrade. I'm forced to run Vista on the laptop I'm using (warranty void if replaced with XP :mad:) - and though it does most things I want it to (most), the computer would run so much faster, and wouldn't complain half as much if it was running XP. (Or Linux)

[ozart]

i'm running xp. personally the only thing i like about vista is the visual appearance of it. cancel or allow? ugh!

i'd like to see what linux is like, too, as i have heard it is really quite good.

thanks,
ozart ;)

[lurv]

Vista! AND IT SUCKS
>:|
only using it because it came with my laptop.... sighhhhhhhhh.

[RHS100]

I use linux (gusty gibon) on my laptop for the main reason it has increased my laptop's speed by around 60% and i use vista premium on pc because it came with it lol

[freezeflamer]

I use linux (gusty gibon) on my laptop for the main reason it has increased my laptop's speed by around 60% and i use vista premium on pc because it came with it lol

You're still using Gutsy? It's about time you updated to Hardy Heron my friend.

[iare1337]

i use window xp sp2, but i can't upgrade to sp3 for some reason

[freezeflamer]

i use window xp sp2, but i can't upgrade to sp3 for some reason

Well I wasn't in any rush to get SP3 to be honest, but I can't see why Windows isn't letting you update to this newer service pack.

[Dante]

Woo! Vista FTL :)

[toronto347]

i hate vista its like a memory hog..

[freezeflamer]

i hate vista its like a memory hog..

Tell me about it.

lol Wanna' know something that isn't a memory hog? Windows 98SE. I have it dual booting with Windows XP on some old Compaq PC I have. Surfs the net, MSN Messenger, Command and Conquer and all them DOS classics without breaking a sweat - or lagging, I've only had one BSOD with it - (driver related thing)

[Raven47]

windows XP obviously

vista still need a bit of work:)

[Economist]

I use Windows XP
vista sucks :P

[shivashankar]

windows xp

[Odinn90]

I currently use Windows XP service pack 3. At one time i tried switching over to linux and it was a fail. I could not install anything properly and nothing worked. So since then i have used Windows XP. I have been interested in Mac's but just can't seem to make the jump.

[freezeflamer]

I currently use Windows XP service pack 3. At one time i tried switching over to linux and it was a fail. I could not install anything properly and nothing worked. So since then i have used Windows XP. I have been interested in Mac's but just can't seem to make the jump.

Thing is with Linux is it's completely different to Windows. If you try to run Linux like you run Windows it's going to result in epic fail.

For example, one mistake I made when switching to Linux, was trying to find programs for it online. Now, I feel like a complete spazstick. Since all I had to do was open the Synaptic Program Manager.

Plus another thing that confuses newbies to Linux is the Filesystem. Since you don't have a standard "my computer" where you can just click your C drive. In Linux it's just a little more complex.

Ah well, GNOME users have a "Computer" feature anyway. Ubuntu is brilliant for newbies. Unfortunately I was stupid and chose SUSE Linux as my first distro.

[gamer_boy]

59.64% are people using XP, 25.30% vista.

[Love_Spinja]

59.64% are people using XP, 25.30% vista.

How did you come up with this or did you copy and paste frome somewhere else? :D

[gamer_boy]

i copy from the poll.:D

[Trunks]

windows XP for the win.

[sammy_r-gti]

im currently useing vista

[freezeflamer]

Windows Vista. I hate that OS so much.

[The real gamer_thing]

Windows Vista. I hate that OS so much.

Who doesn't hate it.

Someday I will destroy Windows Vista (if it is actually possible to assassinate and Operating System).

[halo-fan-4ever]

what does everyone have agaisnt vista?? its so easy to use

[The real gamer_thing]

Incompatibility. Nearly everything that is even remotely old will probably not work with Vista.

[freezeflamer]

Incompatibility. Nearly everything that is even remotely old will probably not work with Vista.

That's the magic of VMware and other virtualization software. Get XP, 98, etc. to run in a virtual PC, so you can run your old apps. Unfortunately no graphic card forwarding, so you can't run older games on a virtual pc.

[Bujaka]

i just got a new comp with windows xp profesional, i was dissapointed it doesnt have vista but from what alot of people say xp is better than vista so :D

[freezeflamer]

i just got a new comp with windows xp profesional, i was dissapointed it doesnt have vista but from what alot of people say xp is better than vista so :D

Disappointed. More like a huge relief.

[Bujaka]

if you say so :)

[paddy001]

I use Vista 32bit on a 64bit x2 core processor - didnt trust 64bit Vista due to driver issues etc so stuck with 32bit version. I also use Ubuntu at work - very good for development.

But I bought a 2GB upgrade for my Vista machine a few days ago to take it to 4G, and didnt realise that 32bit Vista will only recognise a max of 3G (or 3.5G if you're lucky) unless your motherboard supports some funky special memory remapping. So, I bought 64bit Vista - works a treat and can see the 4G now. But COD4 won't install on my 64Bit system :(

[halo-fan-4ever]

i didnt have no problems installing COD4 on my V64bit

[paddy001]

I made the mistake of getting the Direct2Drive version - wish I'd bought it on DVD instead...

[freezeflamer]

I made the mistake of getting the Direct2Drive version - wish I'd bought it on DVD instead...

Yeah, but thats no where near as bad as downloading a game via Steam.

[solidsteel]

I use Vista 32bit on a 64bit x2 core processor - didnt trust 64bit Vista due to driver issues etc so stuck with 32bit version. I also use Ubuntu at work - very good for development.

But I bought a 2GB upgrade for my Vista machine a few days ago to take it to 4G, and didnt realise that 32bit Vista will only recognise a max of 3G (or 3.5G if you're lucky) unless your motherboard supports some funky special memory remapping. So, I bought 64bit Vista - works a treat and can see the 4G now. But COD4 won't install on my 64Bit system :(

i use 64 bit and my drivers are fine

Yeah, but thats no where near as bad as downloading a game via Steam.

what man it takes me a total of 4 minutes and lower usually around 3 to 4 minutes for download just depends what your internet connection is

[vegas93]

I use vista and have windows1.0

[freezeflamer]

I use vista and have windows1.0

It's a shame you use Vista.

Windows 1.0? Are you sure? That stupid pile of crap is completely useless - to be honest, you're better off in pure DOS - if you're going to use a Windows 3x system, use 3.11 WFW - it's much better (especially with Calmira II) and if you use the newer TCP/IP buffers as well as the 32bit extensions, you can run programs like Mozilla Firefox no problem.

Still - the only OS I would recommend apart from OS X and Linux is WinXP. Nothing else. Not even 98SE. That's only good for nostalgia, and not real computing.

@ Solidsteel, I'm not saying downloading using Steam is slow - since it is actually very fast - but I'm simply saying Steam is crap. Since it hogs RAM and forces your computer to be connected to the Internet and running Steam, to play a VALVe or Steam-Powered game.

[HaxAttaX]

I use Vista on my desktop PC and XP on my laptop. Vista seems to be a decent OS, though takes some getting use to and there are still games that arent compatible with it. :( Thank God for compatability mode.

[DrAwesome]

...and XP is victorious.

[freezeflamer]

Yeah - but it won't be long before M$ cuts off XP and 2000 for good.

[Heji01]

Me, I'm using XP, I like Vista but my pc is too low for that kind of OS :(

[Vyse the Legend]

I'm using Vista.

[NekronosiS]

Vista on the computer I use most. I hate it. I want my good old XP back.

I remember when vista came out some place, they took it back after a few days and re-released it after a week. Before: 104 system failures. After: 107 system failures. (unsure about the exact number, I just remember it was given out again with 3 more)

[Stormofwar2]

Win XP, but I guess you could check it out on the site stats too :p

[ultimate-score]

i use windows xp pro i thinks its better than vista atm but that my opinion!

[freezeflamer]

i use windows xp pro i thinks its better than vista atm but that my opinion!

Not opinion. Fact.

[amirshaw]

windows 98..slow as hell, the ram is 128 mb..while my sisters is 2gb..this computer sucks like (insert bad word here) and umm i dont have any money to buy a new one..and also at&t sucks ass when it comes to internet..get comcast or optimum

[Spangle]

Vista now seeing as my XP PC died thanks to a big bug :mad:

Mended the XP PC but prefer the format for standard games included on the PC with Vista. preferred XP though as an OS though so that is still used in the main. This may be as I have Office 2000 and it won't work on Vista and I use my Office Suite a lot. I am not keen on forking out for another Office Suite for Vista.

[freezeflamer]

Well OpenOffice is a good free alternative.

[Spangle]

Thanks for that ;) I will check it out.

[Ruran]

I'm using vista, considering this is my first real gaming machine, i had no choice but to go vista for DX10

[freezeflamer]

I'm using vista, considering this is my first real gaming machine, i had no choice but to go vista for DX10

DX10 is overrated.

If you really must have it - dualboot Windows XP.

[aceunlimited]

Professional version of XP for me.

[freezeflamer]

Indeed - XP for the win.

[aceunlimited]

Right on FreezeFlamer!! Right on. I think the poll should of made it a tiny bit more specific and asked if you were to use Windows XP Pro or Home:D. It would split the votes around abit.

[Niteblade]

I use xp, mostly because I think it does the best job.

I really don't like Vista. Remember those old Apple adds where they were bagging the beep out of Vista? hehe, cancel or allow....

[aceunlimited]

Here in Australia, all schools use Mac computers. I swear they get on my nerves sometimes. Honestly about 95% of my school use Windows XP and nobody knows anything about Macs except the fact that there more annoying then Windows computers.

[freezeflamer]

They can be if you don't know how to use them - once you learn how to fully use a Mac they become a dream to work with.

As for choosing Home or Pro, just go Pro. It includes a lot more random features which hardly do anything, but Pro can do anything that Home can do better anyway.