Author Topic: What is the best OS? (Read 75431 times)

timw4mail · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 10:52:43 »

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Hell, BeOS was great.

Have you checked out Haiku?

didjamatic · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 10:58:45 »

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Have you checked out Haiku?

In fairness to my jabs at Mac, here are some Windows Error Haikus:
http://www.crisbrady.net/WinHaiku.html

timw4mail · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:14:01 »

No keyboard present
Hit F1 to continue
Zen engineering?

didjamatic · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:20:16 »

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No keyboard present
Hit F1 to continue
Zen engineering?

Haha, nice!

itlnstln · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:26:35 »

That's pretty good. I have my keyboard plugged into one of my monitor's USB hubs. If I don't turn on the monitor before my PC, after I type in the system password, it tells me it can't find the keyboard.

Mnemonix · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:29:30 »

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Mnemonix,
it is possible to install a different OS on it

I was pretty sure that some flavor of Linux would run on them, but I was not so sure about Windows.

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my post above (that was probably done while you were typing that one) basically agrees with you

Yep.

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except, by the way, the insides of a mac are usually not up to the same standards as fat guy PeeCees when it comes to cooling and upgradeability, they basically cram it all in there like any other cheap laptop (which is what the full-size macs pretty much are, a laptop on the back of a big screen)

OK, at least they appear to be of higher quality then. Like I said, I use Macs occasionally, and there is certainly a huge difference between the look and feel of the keyboard, display, case of a Macbook and the corresponding parts of a cheap plastic bomber. I never opened a Macbook, but I would expect to find rather standard laptop components inside. Their outsides, however, are definitely good and better than many others.

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i still really like the idea of a really light linux on a sleek aluminum MBP, the price is high, but hey, you have to pay for the best...

It would be decadent, at least. :wink:

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Nothing pisses me off more than preacy Linux nuts trying to convert everyone to their cause.

No, not preaching, just pointing at alternatives. :wink:

I don't like those militant people either, whatever side they are on. They always leave a bad impression on their respective communities.
EDIT: On a second thought, I am sometimes militant, too, but only mildly so.

didjamatic · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:33:11 »

It's been a while since i have looked inside a Mac, but I remember being stunned by the incredible details in PowerMacs. You'd look in and see chrome and anodized aluminum and organized round cables. At that time PC insides were still ugly. It was like looking into a show car.

ironcoder · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:34:50 »

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Show Image

LOL that reminds me of my old Chiconys.

timw4mail · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:36:30 »

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It's been a while since i have looked inside a Mac, but I remember being stunned by the incredible details in PowerMacs. You'd look in and see chrome and anodized aluminum and organized round cables. At that time PC insides were still ugly. It was like looking into a show car.

PC insides still are ugly...color coordination is only now becoming possible for the average computer.

CX23882 · « **Reply #59 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:50:25 »

The Mac Pro is a work of art, inside and out, no doubt about that. Amazingly, as well as being beautiful to look at, it's incredibly fast.

timw4mail · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:53:35 »

Yesterday it worked
Today it is not working
Windows is like that

ironcoder · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 11:59:14 »

What's the best OS?
A question for the ages
Windows isn't it!

Mnemonix · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 12:22:54 »

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Yesterday it worked
Today it is not working
Windows is like that

True. I had to fix the computer of our janitor yesterday. His network adapter stopped working on his XP box, it was simply not listed anymore. I had to reinstall the driver and everything was OK again. I have no idea why XP didn't list the network connection anymore, or why it required to see that driver CD again, it seemed like XP had simply forgotten all about it. I don't think he removed the driver by accident because I told him to read those funny message boxes when they pop up. :wink:
He claimed he still had a connection when he shut down the computer, and it didn't work the other day after he booted it up.

What a crap!

At least I didn't have to use his extra-crappy Logitech multimedia keyboard and could use the mouse for almost everything. One plus point for Windows!

CX23882 · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 12:26:38 »

Yeah, that's nearly as bad as silent data corruption with certain Silicon Image SATA controllers on Linux...

itlnstln · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 12:29:25 »

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Yeah, that's nearly as bad as silent data corruption with certain Silicon Image SATA controllers on Linux...

Or OSX deleting guest user data.

Mnemonix · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 12:31:43 »

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Yeah, that's nearly as bad as silent data corruption with certain Silicon Image SATA controllers on Linux...

His keyboard certainly is.

ch_123 · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 14:23:42 »

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They don't use the same Service Packs. XP is on SP3, 2003 server is R2 SP2.

Oh, 2003 is the exception to the rule - mainly because it was released several years after XP. Every other NT OS has the same kernel throughout.

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Screen size is a personal preference thing, you can get a Windows netbook with a smaller screen for even less than $300 if portability is your goal.

The way I see it, the lower end of the market gives you the choice between too big and too small. For me, something between 12 - 13" would be ideal, but you need to pay about €900 for something like that.

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With PC you have the OPTION for a cheaper system that is not junk.
With Mac you don't have this choice.

Depends on what you mean. The hardware itself is pretty nifty (and not quite as overpriced as is often portrayed). My main problem with Apple is the whole culture behind it.

itlnstln · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 14:43:22 »

They all suck. Find the one that lets you do what you need to and irritates you the least, and move on. It's like debating whether your **** stinks worse after you eat bacon or eggs.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 15:07:44 »

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As I get deeper into Ubuntu the more I like it. As far as Microsoft goes, 2000 might have been my favorite with XP being a close second.

Too true, I have only been using Ubuntu for a few weeks and I like it alot.

MFGorilla · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 16:18:22 »

The best OS is whichever one you like the best and fits your needs. I have one desktop running Ubuntu 9.04 exclusively and another one with a dual boot with Vista and Ubuntu 8.10.

I couldn't even tell you how many different OS's i've used and they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Find one that knocks your hair back and run with it. As computers and the internet evolve the differences for the end user will become less and less.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 17:37:05 »

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Apples and Oranges... Home doesn't have the same networking tools than 2000 has. Pro probably would.

XP Professional in fact does. However, with secondhand machines, I've found most of them to have XP Home so I just install 2000.

Mnemonix · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 18:19:30 »

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However, with secondhand machines, I've found most of them to have XP Home so I just install 2000.

Does this mean that you have a stack of unused Win 2k licenses lying around?

microsoft windows · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 18:22:11 »

I've got a bunch of licences but I'm not sure how many are unused. They all came from old computers people gave me and ones they threw out at work.

ch_123 · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 18:30:13 »

Ooh, sly...

Not that I'm implying that anyone is engaging in any sort of illegal activities, but I hear that Microsoft's anti-cracking people spend the most effort on XP because it is the single most pirated software in existence.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 19:09:09 »

Well, if a copy of Windows is de-activated, it can be re-activated. When someone gives me an old broken computer with a Windows 2000 key, I'll re-activate it and get some use out of it.

What IS illegal is copying the software and using multiple installations under 1 key.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 19:10:34 »

actually, OEM + hardware changes and all...

microsoft windows · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 19:11:48 »

With Windows 2000 keys and the installation disks I have, you need to use a key that came on a Dell computer with a Dell, along with a Dell installation disk. Same with Micron PC's too.

It's just like if someone gives you a hard disk with Windows that originally came in a Hewlett-Packard. It's OK if you put it in an IBM.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 17 November 2009, 20:51:26 »

again, not as i recall, but i could be wrong

ironcoder · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 18 November 2009, 04:23:25 »

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but I hear that Microsoft's anti-cracking people spend the most effort on XP because it is the single most pirated software in existence.

Yeah that's going to be successful....10 billion Chinese can't be wrong :peep:

Xuan · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 19 November 2009, 22:14:47 »

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With Windows 2000 keys and the installation disks I have, you need to use a key that came on a Dell computer with a Dell, along with a Dell installation disk. Same with Micron PC's too.

It's just like if someone gives you a hard disk with Windows that originally came in a Hewlett-Packard. It's OK if you put it in an IBM.

Of course it's OK, it's in your right to do whatever you want with your stuff, even if Microsoft lawyers say otherwise.

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 19 November 2009, 22:55:00 »

WinXP Pro SP3!

xsphat · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 01:40:08 »

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Yeah that's going to be successful....10 billion Chinese can't be wrong :peep:

Maybe not but you sure can be wrong — There are less than 7 billion humans on Earth right now.

But then again I'm a Mac user, so I'm most likely the dumbest sum***** of all those people.

EDIT: I use Snow Leopard on my MacBook (with AppleCare) and I couldn't be happier with my computing experience.

cb951303 · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 02:54:17 »

the best OS is the one that is not released yet. preferably linux based.

itlnstln · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 08:10:33 »

I have to admit. Windows 7 is by far the best OS I have used to date. I haven't seen a single crash since I have started using it. Intel even has some crappy drivers for Win 7, and when the crash, Windows shuts down the driver and restarts it without a BSOD, freeze, reboot, or even an interruption in work. It just notifies me and moves on. Even UAC is much less obtrusive.

timw4mail · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 08:34:12 »

Haiku is the best, because BeOS was the best.

ch_123 · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 15:33:07 »

Haiku looks like a pretty neat system. I hope they actually get a stable version out some day.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 16:32:53 »

I think I'm just gonna stick with Windows for the time being (hence my user-name).

ch_123 · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 16:58:34 »

That's nice.

MFGorilla · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 17:08:03 »

We would be disappointed if you didn't.

didjamatic · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 17:09:55 »

Earlier I posted about things moving into the browser... Google released this video the other day on it's project Chrome OS. You can already do this with Citrix XenDesktop or VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, but Google is storing this on their network and serving it to you from wherever you logon.

Welcome to... THE FUTURE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QRO3gKj3qw

ch_123 · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 17:11:19 »

I saw that preview myself and I was going to post it up. It's nice, but not really for me. For one, I don't like the vendor lock-in

arfink · « **Reply #91 on:** Fri, 20 November 2009, 20:08:17 »

My OS of choice has got to be a toss up between Prodos 8 and Prodos 16 for the Apple IIgs. Prodos 8 for speed and smallness, Prodos 16 for compatibility with newer stuff.

Oh, did you mean newer OS'es? I like Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy, which is the last LTS they released. It's very stable by now, and runs quite nicely on my 5 year old laptop.

joneslee85 · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 21 November 2009, 01:17:14 »

I have used so many OS before back from DOS to OSX. IMHO SGI IRIX is just da best, it is so stable, i just leave my Tezro running 24/7 for 2 years and never crash on me just once. It's sad that SGI stop IRIX for Linux which still hasn't catch up with IRIX. If you could build for yourselve a hackintosh, go for OS X the Tiger version.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #93 on:** Sun, 22 November 2009, 19:13:50 »

I just installed Windows 7 yesterday and I am liking it already, but it still doesnt beat good old Windows 2000. Being more use to the classic style of Windows, it is a learning experience using any Windows operating system newer than XP.

patrickgeekhack · « **Reply #94 on:** Sun, 22 November 2009, 19:24:43 »

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I just installed Windows 7 yesterday and I am liking it already, but it still doesnt beat good old Windows 2000. Being more use to the classic style of Windows, it is a learning experience using any Windows operating system newer than XP.

One of the first comment my wife had after I upgraded her computer was that the taskbar was very similar to the dock in OS X. That was my feeling too. Mac OS X users will find the new taskbar very easy to use. I like Windows 7 and cannot wait for my work to upgrade which is likely to happen next year.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #95 on:** Sun, 22 November 2009, 19:56:17 »

Personally, though, I like to use Windows 2000. But I'm sure you guys will understand if you take a look at my computers. Many of them wouldn't run Windows 7 too well.

AndrewZorn · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 22 November 2009, 20:01:09 »

whats with the "learning to use the new windows!" phenomenon? almost everything is in the same place and called the same thing. the couple of things they change are small. they make it look like mac, so people pretend it is a mac.

timw4mail · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 23 November 2009, 07:34:54 »

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whats with the "learning to use the new windows!" phenomenon? almost everything is in the same place and called the same thing. the couple of things they change are small. they make it look like mac, so people pretend it is a mac.

Skipping Vista does make the interface change a little more dramatic.

microsoft windows · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 23 November 2009, 15:37:47 »

I don't think Vista would ever run on any of my machines.

Mr.6502 · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 23 November 2009, 21:07:27 »

I thought they were trying to make it more like Amiga O.O

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Author Topic: What is the best OS? (Read 75431 times)