which - Windows or MAC or linux (POLL!!!!)

So, which do you think is better/superior, and what has its pros and cons

and lets try and be nice:P

POLL FIX, sorry:P

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Fix the poll,

Depends what its used for, Windows for gaming, Mac for design work, Linux for simple to use, and interoperability.

fix the pollsmc91352

[QUOTE="smc91352"]fix the pollrockrelectric

Try select Windows

Desktop: Mainly Linux but I use Windows when I feel like playing some games.

Laptop: Linux

Netbook: Linux

just curious what more people think:P

is linux reliable?, i have looked into it once a long time ago but i know linux isnt fully 100%, like most stuff wont work etc.

is linux reliable?, i have looked into it once a long time ago but i know linux isnt fully 100%, like most stuff wont work etc.

rockrelectric

is linux reliable?, i have looked into it once a long time ago but i know linux isnt fully 100%, like most stuff wont work etc.

rockrelectric

Since switching to Linux in March I haven't looked back (I still game on Windows 7 though). I started with Ubuntu 9.10, then I tried Debian, and finally I switched to Mint 9 (which is a, I think, an improvement over Ubuntu). I use Mint 9 for work (open office covers all my needs), web surfing (no different from windows), image editing (GIMP is not photoshop but it also covers all my needs), music and video (Audacious or Rythmbox for music and VLC for video), chatting (empathy and pidgin cover that very well), etc.

I won't claim that Linux distros are overall better than Windows but they come very close for most applications and are sometimes better than Windows in some aspects. They are also free of charge. I also prefer the freedom Linux provides and prefer GNOME over microsoft's desktop environment.

At the very least, give Linux another chance. You might stick with windows in the end but I still recommend giving it a chance. You can use a live CD to test it if you don't want to install.

is linux reliable?, i have looked into it once a long time ago but i know linux isnt fully 100%, like most stuff wont work etc.

rockrelectric

What is with all the windows fanboys lol? The only reason I even use Linux is for games. And once steam starts supporting linux here soon that will probably change. Windows is just terrible as an OS. Its unresponsive unstable and annoying. Linux is much better. And mac? Really? Macs are overpriced paper weights. Not ever a reason to use them. Everything on Mac is on windows also. And linux for that matter.I wish devs would support linux more. And to even vote on this there should be like a requirment that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.KLONE360

it wont be free anymore, if devs start to focus on it, like if it becomes popular like windows

rockrelectric

Linux itself will be free. The programs on it might not be (although I'm pretty sure that open-source programs will always be around).

Canonical have been worrying me lately with their shop thing. They are essentially going to be selling small apps and programs. I might be overreacting but I can't see anything good coming from this development.

[QUOTE="KLONE360"]What is with all the windows fanboys lol? The only reason I even use Linux is for games. And once steam starts supporting linux here soon that will probably change. Windows is just terrible as an OS. Its unresponsive unstable and annoying. Linux is much better. And mac? Really? Macs are overpriced paper weights. Not ever a reason to use them. Everything on Mac is on windows also. And linux for that matter.I wish devs would support linux more. And to even vote on this there should be like a requirment that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.rockrelectric

I am not going to vote, I need Linux and Windows. Mac, not so much.

To even vote on this there should be like a requirement that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.KLONE360

[QUOTE="KLONE360"]To even vote on this there should be like a requirement that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.markop2003

[QUOTE="markop2003"][QUOTE="KLONE360"]To even vote on this there should be like a requirement that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.JigglyWiggly_

[QUOTE="rockrelectric"]

it wont be free anymore, if devs start to focus on it, like if it becomes popular like windows

Tezcatlipoca666

Linux itself will be free. The programs on it might not be (although I'm pretty sure that open-source programs will always be around).

Canonical have been worrying me lately with their shop thing. They are essentially going to be selling small apps and programs. I might be overreacting but I can't see anything good coming from this development.

]The majority of applications don't have GUIs in Linux? Heh?JigglyWiggly_

Ok this is all I have to say: BACKTRACK What do you expect? They even mentioned they don't want GUIs so complete idiots don't start using the tools. Though, there's always cain and abel for that.

Backtrack, doesn't represent any of Desktop Linux. It's a vulneribility scanner/hacking utility... I just install the packages it uses on my laptop, I mean same thing... just more work.

Well its pretty much universally agreed that OSX is THE best OS from when all things are taken into consideration.

As it doesent support custom hardware or proper gaming I need Windows but I would love to migrate if it was possible.

I just install the packages it uses on my laptop, I mean same thing... just more work.

JigglyWiggly_

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]

I just install the packages it uses on my laptop, I mean same thing... just more work.

markop2003

What is with all the windows fanboys lol? The only reason I even use Linux is for games. And once steam starts supporting linux here soon that will probably change. Windows is just terrible as an OS. Its unresponsive unstable and annoying. Linux is much better. And mac? Really? Macs are overpriced paper weights. Not ever a reason to use them. Everything on Mac is on windows also. And linux for that matter.I wish devs would support linux more. And to even vote on this there should be like a requirment that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.KLONE360

[QUOTE="KLONE360"]What is with all the windows fanboys lol? The only reason I even use Linux is for games. And once steam starts supporting linux here soon that will probably change. Windows is just terrible as an OS. Its unresponsive unstable and annoying. Linux is much better. And mac? Really? Macs are overpriced paper weights. Not ever a reason to use them. Everything on Mac is on windows also. And linux for that matter.I wish devs would support linux more. And to even vote on this there should be like a requirment that you actually have to use linux for a few weeks and actually know how to use, fix, destroy, build, computers and make a mean sandwich.karasill

just curious to what even more people might think...

Win 7 - all around versatility

OSX - just slightly more polished than Win 7 although not enough to make a difference.

Linux - pretty decent. But, it just doesn't have the commercial support Windows and OSX have.

Add: I'd put OSX slightly above most Windows versions prior to Win 7.

Windows: - most common OS that users worldwide use it

- not too expensive compared to mac

- user friendly gui

bad things: always vulnerable to various malwares and spywares, BSOD and so on.

Mac : - at least that i know about it such as used for work and profesional purposes

Linux: - zero percent virus threats, free open source OS, useful for people with a very limited budget but wanted a new pc.

Ok, every OS have thier own mascots, right like Linux with the cute penguin, Windows 7 with anime chick mascot, but how about mac? Does apple have thier mascot for thier OS?

Ok, every OS have thier own mascots, right like Linux with the cute penguin, Windows 7 with anime chick mascot, but how about mac? Does apple have thier mascot for thier OS?

linux just isnt fully 100%, it may be able to run basic programs and such but, to use as a primary solution for everyday use, for months and months, hmm i dont know

linux just isnt fully 100%, it may be able to run basic programs and such but, to use as a primary solution for everyday use, for months and months, hmm i dont know

rockrelectric

Ok, every OS have thier own mascots, right like Linux with the cute penguin, Windows 7 with anime chick mascot, but how about mac? Does apple have thier mascot for thier OS?