Poll: Ubuntu(Linux), Windows, Mac, what are you?

[Bob_Bobbington]

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Would it just be better to get Windows 7 when I can afford it then? Because if it means a lot of assing about then that might be easier in the long run.

If you just want to game, you wont get a huge performance boost using linux, and it does take a bit more know-how to set up. Just use win7 if gaming is all you want.

Do you want free, opensource OS's and software? Do you want to learn about software, or just get free alternatives to photoshop, imovies, MSoffice, cakewalk, fruityloops, ect.ect.ect....?
Then do try it.

Maybe I'll set up a Window/Ubuntu rig and just game with Windows and everything else will be done on Ubuntu. Thanks for all the help.

 

[gbemery]

<<<guess

ummmmm a typewriter with ethernet connection?


OT- oh um windows by the way

 

[Kaboose the Moose]

This message is proudly brought to you by Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron).

dear god man, they're up to ten now. You can upgrade versions in OS (best leave it overnight though)

Yes I know, but I like Heron. It took me a while to get to Heron from Gusty Gibbon anyway, and I for one don't like change. Especially if that change takes me away from anything comfortable.

Adding to my Linux list is Kubuntu, Linux Mint and Debian Etch. So I think I am all set for my elitist party, especially with Mint.

*puts on aviators*

 

[ctrl-alt-postal]

Slax Linux, off a 256meg flash drive, on a hacked together laptop running as my music server. *swipes aviators* I think I run this party, *****.

Now that sounds more like it.....

 

[Heathrow]

I found it amusing that you mentioned your porn collection. Reminded me of that old joke about Linux users getting laid as often as their OS crashes.

 

[Kaymish]

i use windows because i designed my machine to play games i would use Ubuntu Linux but it is not supported by some of the games i like to play and im not so sure about the dual OS on a machine thing the servers at work use Linux though and its great on those

 

[Fenring]

I'm runnign 7 right now, but, deep in my heart, I'm a Mac.

 

[Kaboose the Moose]

This message is proudly brought to you by Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron).

dear god man, they're up to ten now. You can upgrade versions in OS (best leave it overnight though)

Yes I know, but I like Heron. It took me a while to get to Heron from Gusty Gibbon anyway, and I for one don't like change. Especially if that change takes me away from anything comfortable.

Adding to my Linux list is Kubuntu, Linux Mint and Debian Etch. So I think I am all set for my elitist party, especially with Mint.

*puts on aviators*

Slax Linux, off a 256meg flash drive, on a hacked together laptop running as my music server. *swipes aviators* I think I run this party, *****.

Hm..I tired Slax but it wasn't to my liking. On paper it sounds brilliant and I am sure it is (it's running on the same GNU build I suppose) but I don't fancy it quite as much. It's like a lite lite Ubuntu or a lite Kubuntu. I'm not sure what niche it's meant to sit on but I have to admit, a pen drive bootable OS is pretty nifty. I bet you get all the ladies.

*runs off with aviators*

 

[David_G]

I've been using Windows 7 for two months now, and it's pretty cool. It's fast, looks good, and it's easy to work with.

 

[UpcountryGecko]

I use windows, it's just the easiest for non tech savy people such as myself.

 

[jigs160]

Windows because it's easy to work with and it has games
*runs to flame bunker*

 

[NicolasMarinus]

If you'd start a post like this on other fora, you'd immediately unleash a flame war "Mac sucks, Windows is shite!". None of that here. That's why I love the Escapist. It's all about respect!

I personally love Mac. They look nice, are easy to use, hassle free, no virus issues. Love it. I don't know of any good-looking pc's and have no love for Windows. Although I've been hearing good things about Windows 8.

It's all about personal choice. I've made mine, you make yours. And if you choose Windows, I'll still love you

 

[Admiral Stukov]

Running two computers with win 7 and planning on getting a cheap laptop to run Ubuntu on.
And before I got win 7 for my desktop I ran vista on it, and surprisingly enough, not a single crash i two years. I know !
The vista on my laptop (before installing win 7 that is) on the otherhand claimed that taskmanager wasn't a valid win32 program. Now there is what you'd expect from vista.

 

[LordGarbageMan]

Ubuntu kicks ass, especially since its a lot easier than other versions of linux, but now I am stuck with a laptop with windows xp.

 

[Dommyboy]

Windows 7. Fuck yeahya! Plus, it's the RC which lasts till August or something this year. Free OS? Hell yeahya.

 

[SextusMaximus]

I have a Vista on my laptop and XP & Ubuntu on my PC.

 

[TheNamlessGuy]

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[Littlee300]

I hear a lot of complaints about mac, just charging extra so you get things PC does...
I have windows 7 right now.

 

[reg42]

Windows because it's easy to work with and it has games
*runs to flame bunker*

This. I need me my games and emulating them isn't exactly perfect.

 

[Klepa]

Windows XP for Desktop, where gaming happens.
Ubuntu for Laptop, where random stuff happens.

I'm more comfortable with Windows, because I've been using it since 3.1, but I like some of the stuff Ubuntu has.