Favorite OS and why?

[Reier]

What operating system do you like best and why? Not just for RA2, mind you.


I myself, really have no preference between Macs and Windows. I think they're both good.


Macs are just way more expensive, so I generally stick to windows. Apple is smaller than MS and it even makes its own computers, so it's logical than they would charge more I suppose. I also LOVE the little CD slit instead of the spring loaded thingy on 90% of other computers. They also seem sleeker somehow (the computers and the OS). I like Macs a lot in general.


Windows I'm just used to, and it's cheaper. XP was ok, but my desktop just got really cluttered and slow after a while. Windows 7 just flat out rocks. Aero is awesome, W7 is faster, need I say more?



I've never tried Linux or anything. What about you?


BTW, please don't make this a flame war over which is better. Thanks.

[Stagfish]

roblox doesnt work on my freinds mac...

[frezal]

Windows: It's good for its large library of software and hardware support and offers a good amount of customizability. I haven't tried Windows 7, so most of my familiarity is with XP and 2000.


Mac OS X: This is my favorite operating system. I like the interface, the dock, Exposé, Widgets as an extra layer, Spaces, and the iLife suite. I also enjoy how it has a huge amount of drivers built in, so when you buy something like a new printer, you can skip the setup phase. I am familiar with OS X 10.1, 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard), and am using 10.6 (Snow Leopard) on my 2007 MacBook right now.


Chrome OS: Chrome OS is a neat idea, but it's not very practical. I like how simple it is, but I don't like how it doesn't allow for storing files to a disk. Also, how can I play my tunes without a music app? That being said, it would be kind of cool on an iPad-like device. My experience is with a pre-release, so it might vastly improve when it's finished.


Other: I don't think I have much experience with other operating systems. I keep intended to download Ubuntu (or possibly Kubuntu), but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Maybe when I get an external hard drive.

[123savethewhales]

Window XP in classic view.  Nothing else will do for now.

Mac feels slow in my experience, and since mac computer comes in model and OS, it's not like I can do much about it.  And did I mention I hate overly graphical interface?

Linux doesn't support any programs (namely games), plus it's not really any faster than XP.  Driver (especially for sounds) can also be a pain to find.

[JoeBlo]

Windows is what I have used since ever touching a computer

I know XP incredibility well so I tend to get it/ advise others using my network to get it.. otherwise I wont set it up for them :P (my sisters Vista got lucky)

I have been using Mac a lot lately as its heavily used within Graphic Design (the career I am studying) and its really growing on me too

never used Linux myself, some peole say the open source is the way of the future but meh the other 2 operating systems meet my needs so why bother trying a 3rd ?

[Doomkiller]

Well it's windows, cause that's what Ima used to. If I were to get a mac, and use it about 1-2 years I could change my mind, but you never no.

Funny thing is, the public school I went to had apple computers with mac OS and it took a couple of months before me and my friends figured out firefox it what apples use instead of IE :P

[lloopp D lloopp]

Windoez 7.
I like the big taskbar.

:D

[Condor33]

Vista/Ubuntu Linux dual boot. 
Vista for gaming (one of the few things it doesn't balk at), Ubuntu for everything else (free!). It's a good system. And Frezal you need to try it, especially considering all you need is a blank 700MB CD

Don't really like the Mac mostly because of its weird file storage system. I can't find anything on them.

[JoeBlo]

Funny thing is, the public school I went to had apple computers with mac OS and it took a couple of months before me and my friends figured out firefox it what apples use instead of IE :P

and your still incorrect :P

Safari is the original Apple browser, firefox is an addition same as it is on windows.. but it is a very popular and common browser on apple

[Squirrel_Monkey]

oops, I voted for everything.

[SKBT]

I'm a PC.  I don't like Macs.  I would like macs more if they had a task bar like interface in the dock for switching windows. I also don't like that file edit ect. Are on the top of the screen in a bar not in the window.  I used to love XP. I got a new computer in January with windows 7 I am never going back. I do agree with Joe on graphic design programs tend to be better on Macs.

[Jack Daniels]

My trusty old Mac Powerbook is still running OS 9.2. I only use it to run Photoshop.  My main computer is running XP, which is an awesome OS.  Since I work at a store that sells computers I got to get down and dirty with Vista and determined that I would skip that OS generation altogether (because it's a RAM hog).  Now that 7 is out I can finally upgrade, because that OS seems quite awesome and runs RA2 nicely.

[Naryar]

Windows XP is a good all-around system... when on a reliable computer :P

[Serge]

Windows 7 on my PC.

OS X (Snow Leopard, 10.6.2) on my MSI netbook.

Linux (Debian) on my server.

[frezal]

Vista/Ubuntu Linux dual boot. 
Vista for gaming (one of the few things it doesn't balk at), Ubuntu for everything else (free!). It's a good system. And Frezal you need to try it, especially considering all you need is a blank 700MB CD

I might have to give it a small partition at some point in the near future.

Don't really like the Mac mostly because of its weird file storage system. I can't find anything on them.

Tip: Hit Command (aka Apple) + Space, then start typing what you're looking for (be it files, web history, or even a word in the dictionary).

[Reier]

Windows 7 is really handy in that is has a search bar built right into the start menu (right by the shut down option), and it's really really fast.

[somestrangeguy]

Windows XP

Its good enough, for me.

And I dont like changing to newer systems because its going to cause problems when I try playing older games, wich im already having problems on this. Should propably get the 64bit version so I can add more RAM. I got 4Gb and this only regodnizess 3.2Gb...

[bloodwyrm]

Vista/Linux Dual Boot
Windows only cause i have to at least until Linux gets direct x 9 support then down the toilet with windows.