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Windows or Linux? Post which one you prefer. Don't just write 'My OS Rocks'. Actually give reasons why.
windows
i don´t like linux very much
Linux, I like it more since it open source which gives the possibility to freedom. More than with windows, which has all those nasty little vendor lock-ins. Word where you can't get around working in a company, and apple isn't a solution for that either, they have it to,even worse, and it's way overpriced from my point of view. =)
I also like the customizability of linux and the Modular set-up. And I am an Idealist so that's why I go for Linux. It suits me better than anything else I have discovered, to bad main support is for windows. Wondering how great it can get with equal support. ^^
Could write more. But this is it for this moment. =) Will get to it later if this topic gets on. =)
Greetings, Elonoir.
I'd recommend Mac, but since that wasn't an option I'll say Linux. Windows sucks big time. The only thing I use it for is for browser compatibility testing and ripping/burning music.
The things I really hate about Windows is:
- All the problems with viruses and have to run an anti-virus that takes up a ton of resources/memory
- Just about all software (including the O/S) is extremely bloated
- Most software is extremely expensive
- Having to find a driver for anything you plug-in is a major PITA.
Last edited by brewkiller; 08-25-2008 at 05:19 PM.
Linux is just too weird, I'd have to say windows
I stick with Windows. I used Ubuntu before temporarily, it was OK, but I missed compatibility with all my Windows programs.
I just want to respond to these points (Please, don't take this offensivley, I just want to state my opinion). I personally don't run a background-running virus scanner (I do set my PC to do an automatic scan every month though). All you really need to do is use Firefox with Adblock+, and be smart about sites that you go to and torrents that you download. Never once had a major virus.Originally Posted by loopit
I use Windows XP with 512mb RAM, and I find it to run quite smoothly. Even when running multiple programs (I watch movies online while I type in Word, and I IM people in Trillian and have Firefox open) it still seems to run smoothly.
Um, well, about the expensive software thing. I kinda use torrents (thus my participation in this forum). So i don't really worry about overpriced software I deem unworthy of my money.
I just plug almost every device I have in my computer and it works. Except my phone, SLVR L7c, but a quick search on Google found the drivers for that.
And personally, I think there's a lot of customization you can have with Windows if you find the right applications to customize it with.
Not trying to put Linux down, I like it and think it's a great idea, but I still prefer XP.
Windows...more user friendly...I guess its because I grew up with it.. Don't wanna learn the linux coding right now
OK screw this. I'm gonna give a Screenshot of my BT3 Linux desktop. No Mac or Vista desktop looks can compete. :D I'll load it up in half an hour or so....
Actually, I wont. It's too much like hard work....:001_tongue:
I'll just explain in words;
GUI
Windows - A single GUI is avalible & it can't be customised properly.
Linux - Lots of Xwindows avalible, so lots of choice. KDE is very customisable.
Security
Windows - Commercial AV required for serious net users. Most viruses are Windows files.
Linux - Built in AV in most distros. Most viruses will not work anyway.
Reliability
Windows - Used by many home users. BIG servers on majority still wont use it.
Linux - Unix based OSs are used by some of the biggest servers in the world.
Compatibility
Windows - The only thing it is any good at.
Linux - Wine & VMware solve 99% of compatibility issues.
Last edited by SunSpyda; 08-26-2008 at 06:11 AM.
I use vista 64b, it's fast, it's good, no problems at all.
For those who think vista sucks The "Mojave Experiment"
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