What Operating System?

[ham_man]

Just wondering what operating system you all use. I use Windows XP, but as soon as this one craps out, MAC, here i come!!!

Andrew H.

[Blue_Dawg]

I use both, too bad it's not and option in the poll

[baggss]

I voted Mac, but I agree with Blue_Dawg, I use both as well. The results will be skewered...

[jedk]

Mac OS X 10.3.4 (Panther)

[Blue_Dawg]

Originally posted by Revolution
Mac OS X 10.3.4 (Panther)

10.3.5 is available. You shoud D-Load it.

[smirf83]

XP, works gd for me :)

[Ichijoe]

Windows XP Pro. SP2 RC2.040610-1520 SP 2 v2149
No problems to report!

[Asian_N02]

Recently made the switch to Mac...will never look back!!!

[shidobu]

dual boot a win2k/Suse [linux] box

[Wilder_K_Wight]

Mac for all my work, internet, and day-to-day stuff, including iTunes.

WinXP for playing games ONLY. Even then it's a pain in the butt!

[spineboy]

I have a dual boot linux Suse 9.1 and WinXP.
works fine with Linux.
XP wont recognize it

[orbit]

Originally posted by Asian_N02
Recently made the switch to Mac...will never look back!!!

same here!

[Stevie61]

I got WinXP but i kinda want to get a mac g4 or powerbook.

[krmathis]

Mac OS 10.3.5

[crazy_azz_mat]

ive been a pc man my entire life but i have decided that i am going to make the "SWITCH"....macs are just so much more powerful and ahead in technology then any pc

[swy32x]

Originally posted by Ichijoe
Windows XP Pro. SP2 RC2.040610-1520 SP 2 v2149
No problems to report!

That's what I thought, just found one teeny problem.

Try to import some video from a camcorder and tell me the results.

Oh, and PC, but going to get a Mac in a few years hopefully!

[phr3do]

Windows Xp Pro

... im going Mac after i build my next computer. so ill have both pc n mac.

[tysoh]

I use both pc and mac. But hey, I still love my mac better than the pc. Mac is stable, virus free, faster, better interface, simple and nice os.

[AngelPod]

Mac os X 10.3.5 Oh yeah

[mannix]

Win2K Pro

[ntba]

Slackware Linux 10 kernel 2.4.26 and gtkpod for using my iPod with Linux and Windows XP SP2 with iTunes of course;)

[natericho]

I use both Panther (iBook) and Win XP. I formatted my ipod for Windows however, so i could use it with both computers. i still cant work out why ipod come formatted for mac, i have had no problems so far using it with os x since i reformatted.

[prototypechild]

XP. Hasn't done me wrong.

[stinkiedmb]

im on xp, sadly. as soon as im a rich civil engineer, its nothing but macs in my house!!!

Jason :)

[yepnyc999]

I'm on Windows XP SP1 (still waiting for Automatic Updates to deliver SP2...:mad: ), but my next computer is going to be an Apple PowerBook; basically, I just want to try something different, after years of Windows.

[lpdude]

windows for life

[paoconnell]

Win XP Home--came on my laptop. Hasn't crashed in eight months of use.

Works fine with iPod, except for the "feature" that you can use it as an external disk drive, or an iPod, but not both at the same time.I have no idea whether it's the same deal with a Mac.

[c.you]

xp

[baggss]

Originally posted by natericho
i still cant work out why ipod come formatted for mac,

Because they are REALLY made for Macs, the addition of Windows support was simply an afterthought to make more money. You will note the HPiPods come pre-formatted for Windows (FAT32)....

[bhb399mm]

i use both daily.. windows more tho :(

[tussery]

I use both Windows XP Pro and Panther. I am currently in the process of switching to Mac. It will be done as soon as my G5 is delivered.

[SFGiantsFan]

Windows ME

[Zombie Inc]

Windows xp :(

[krmathis]

Originally posted by Zombie Inc
Windows xp :( Hmmm, you use Windows XP even if you dont like it? :rolleyes:
If its your computer, why dont you switch to something else?

I am a very happy Mac OS 10.3.5 user myself! :D

[Zombie Inc]

Okay here i go. For the last 4 monts i wanted an Imac or some G-model. I wanted it to get rid of the Microsofts Evil Empire.

I also wanted to start doing pro movies and musical arrangements. Then my friend came up with some sort of a clown pc who would cost me 1000$(canadian) and - and it would run all the new generation games (doom3, H-L2 and Farcry) anyway, me being a gamer on low budget(since me buying an iPod). It seemed to be the best solution.

[toothpaste]

mac osx is nice, but then again everything based on unix is great.

[Zombie Inc]

I agree

[Capello]

i have a windows+linux computer and a g5. so all 3 :)

[NOSpsycho]

windows XP and i LOVE IT!!!

the apple iMacs i used at school SUCKED SO BADDDDDDLY its not even funny... they froze ALL the time, hardly worked, never turn off when u want them to (EVEN AFTER u unplug them :/), and just generally sucked...

i tried the 3rdG eMacs (i believe) last year... they sucked even WORSE... i had to type a paper or sumtin.... it took like 5 seconds for 1 word to show up!!! n nothin else was runnin besides the typing application (w/e its called)

my windows xp (laptop) doesnt take 1 second to show things i type even when i have AIM, MSN, and Counter Strike open at the same time... (that takes up alot of RAM)
i once had a 'simple' game, F22 Lightning 3 open (accidently) with CS, AIM, and MSN also running and my typing STILL didnt lag...

i kno the school ones sorta suck compared to the norm. ones but...damn...thats just sad

lets see what bad replies i get from this :D

[narin]

Those of you who have used both Mac and Windows equally, which one do you prefer and why? What are the advantages of Mac, and what can do you do on one that you can't do on the other, and visa versa?

[angryleprechaun]

FreeBSD all the way. Interesting how OS X is based so heavily on BSD.

[Rigby]

who posted Other and what do they use?

[pilky]

Originally posted by NOSpsycho
windows XP and i LOVE IT!!!

the apple iMacs i used at school SUCKED SO BADDDDDDLY its not even funny... they froze ALL the time, hardly worked, never turn off when u want them to (EVEN AFTER u unplug them :/), and just generally sucked...

i tried the 3rdG eMacs (i believe) last year... they sucked even WORSE... i had to type a paper or sumtin.... it took like 5 seconds for 1 word to show up!!! n nothin else was runnin besides the typing application (w/e its called)

my windows xp (laptop) doesnt take 1 second to show things i type even when i have AIM, MSN, and Counter Strike open at the same time... (that takes up alot of RAM)
i once had a 'simple' game, F22 Lightning 3 open (accidently) with CS, AIM, and MSN also running and my typing STILL didnt lag...

i kno the school ones sorta suck compared to the norm. ones but...damn...thats just sad

lets see what bad replies i get from this :D

I've never had that problem of not being able to switch a mac off. I wonder why so many people have.

And as for the text lag, it does sometimes get VERY bad (seems to be ever since I installed 10.3.4) though it is actually very responsive now with Safari, iTunes, iChat, MSN, QT, TextEdit, Preview, MacTracker, SubEthaEdit, Xcode, AppKiDo and Internet Connect all open.

As for what I have, OSX 10.3.5 on all 3 machines in my house. I would have a PC as well for gaming if I had the money, but I just spent it all on this iBook

[Provboy]

xp, win98 and os9 on a quicksilver (too lazy to upgrade - dial-up. poor me :( )

[Æntarctica]

That explains all the idiots

[Macaholic G5]

I use both Mac OS X and Windows XP on a daily basis, but for iPod and iTunes connection it is 100% Mac OS X.

[Doug Gilmour]

OS X 10.3.5

Started using it last week, and it's very good, clean, and stable. I have been using XP Pro, which wasn't bad, but I like OS X's Dock system plus the fact that it never crashes... :)

-Dan

[enjoilax]

XP pro mostly but OS X.2 every ounce in awhile.

[Scoot65]

Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar)

[DrEVOIII]

Go Windows XP!!!

[sdelano]

XP... :o

Grew up with XP(I'm still young), which is why I have XP currently. My tower will probably stay as Windows because I mostly use it for games.

When I get a laptop(hopefully in the next year or two), I will probably get an iBook, or PowerBook, or whatever it is at that time.

[MOCKBA]

Obviously Linux, it's free, it's safe, it has a lot of software and runs everywhere

[todd2fst4u]

i use windows xp pro with windowblinds to run a mac skin. i really want to buy a mac but i dont have the money. i also sometimes run knoppix

[pcman1985]

I use Windows 2000 Professional. I would use XP Professional but every time i try to install the installation brings up the blue screen of death and the only way out of it is to restart.

[crystalballer]

mac is a strong choice, 10.3 panther is amazing and version 10 tiger will soon be the best ever...and bill gates will be put to shame

[bigmouse64]

I like windows.

[pcman1985]

Originally posted by bigmouse64
I like windows.

I like Windows when it works properly, not when I install stupid service packs that crash my computer at the best result & worst result in formatting my harddrive and loss of all data.

"Windows Update - More like Windows Downgrade"

[toothpaste]

at work unfortunately windows........for my personal uses linux and mac.

[dcampise]

Apple Macintosh OS 10.3 Panther. With OS X it is so easy to sync your calandar and Address Book.

[Wellmore]

Windows XP......so far so good....

[allforcarrie]

i use xp and mandrake linux.

[Chewie]

XP Pro and I have never encountered a single problem :)

[-James]

Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Serive Pack 2

[Bogucci]

Windows XP SP2 on PC and laptop.

[TheDoctor]

I had to vote windows as I have XP Pro on my desktop and 2000 on my server.

But I still use 8.5 on a power Mac (Due to SoundEdit Pro), but I think I will soon be swapping that for a MiniMac and Garage Band.

[youm0nt]

windows xp pro forever

[FallN]

Windows XP Professional.... but I'd switch to a Mac if the stars properly aligned. :D

[archurban]

I only use MAC. windows is suck as hell.

[PINOY3000]

Windows, wanna switch to mac, planning to get one but my parents wont let me spend my money on something iAlready have, a PC that is. My current budget is around $3,500 including the screen plus tax. iDont want to spend more than that on a PC cuz iWanna get a brand new car. I'm 16 BTW and when iGot my iPod photo, my parents flipped out because they said iSpent that much of money without telling them about it, but they said they can't do anything about it since its my money. But iDo feel bad cuz they are spending their money for me and iM just wasting my money on something else instead of saving it. But eventually, iWill get a mac, when my Laptop goes down, can't wait. But before iDo that, anyone wanna gimme some reasons why iShould switch and why not to switch? iAlready read the reasons on Apple's website and etc and iReally want to switch. What are the differences and similarities? iKnow that Apple's OS is more reliable than Windows since it's probably crash free, faster iSuppose, and a lot better. iDo like the graphics and iLike the way how mac has their icons set up.

[Buffoonist]

I recently purchased a hp notebook that included windows xp...i should have gone for the mac notebook they're hot. oh well

[rockinfree]

XP, but as soon as it dies I'm definitely getting a Mac. I'm already having problems and it's only 6 months old lol.

[Petary791]

I use Windows XP Home down here, and upstairs I use Windows XP Pro. If I didn't play so many computer games, I would definitely get a Mac. I'm thinking about getting that mini-mac, sound like a good choice? (pm me :D )

[cPod08]

WinXP Home upstairs. Downstairs (for my Dad's home office) there's an ancient '96 Mac running Mac OS 8 I think. Yes, I know, he needs to upgrade. Just need money now...

[Superweirdash]

Mac. Switched recently. Best decision. Ever. When you run Windows, you get used to the crashes. You don't begin to think of them as the OS's fault, but as your own fault. With OSX, I know I was not to blame. :D

[Cyburn]

I have Windows XP

[Cyburn]

I have had Windows XP since November 2002

[Zap]

Mac OSX.3.9 soon to be tiger

i was soo happy when i left windows because i had had so many miserable times with 2000 and Xp 95 98 and ME they were true nightmares. Mr jobs thank u

[Solidus Snake]

Windows XP Pro on my desktop and XP Home on my laptop. I'm a gamer, so Macs are automatically out. I wouldn't mind getting a Mac desktop, but until you can build your own, I'm a PC person.

[Blackmane]

Had windows what seams forever, bu beacuse of the ipod i might buy a mac operating system, The tiger looks quite cool.

[iJerry]

Windows XP SP2

Soon enough OS X 10.4 though.
I just need another £500 for a mac mini

[atomx]

Home: An old black PowerBook with OS 9.2 (!)--the hard drive is too small for my music collection, but the computer is a tremendous workhorse that I use for just about everything else. For iTunes, I use a Toshiba laptop (XP Pro) provided to me by my employer and which has enough hard drive space to store about 25 gb of music.

[CrzyCanuck72]

Mac OS 10.3.9

[Verita']

Both, but if I had to choose only one... Windows, not because of the OS, but for it's harware support and 3rd party software.

[stickuto]

I use both OSX Panther, and XP though I voted Mac as thats the one I prefer ;)

[allforcarrie]

I now run XP and KUBUNTU linux.

[iApple]

I use Tiger (Mac).

[psycho2048]

I use Windows XP Professional, and I'll honestly admit it: i hate Mac OS with a passion... (no, i'm not going to start an OS debate)

the only good thing about Apple is the iPod :D

[blue_soda025]

I have Windows XP. I'm planning (or hoping, rather) to get a laptop, which will be either an iBook or Powerbook.

[thenerd]

i have both an imac g5, a dell running xp, and an older dell running ME. The G5 is the best, xp is fine (except this computer is in for repair, corrupt OS???...), but i'll honestly admit, I hate ME with a passion!

[Zap]

i hate Windows with a passion i want t sue them for make a crappy OS that i wasted my time fixing! so they have to give me a few days extra to live or 100 million$$

(not trying to start a OS debate but if anyoen does haeva problem with what im saying PM me)

[bdb]

I have two Windows XP systems at work and three at home. They all work great. Windows 98 (and particularly 95) were awful, but that was a long time ago.

[genuinespyke]

Originally posted by todd2fst4u
i use windows xp pro with windowblinds to run a mac skin. i really want to buy a mac but i dont have the money. i also sometimes run knoppix

I know exactly how you feel!! I'm running XP with FlyakiteOSX to simulate that svelte "Maccy" look! I so badly want an iMac G5 but i don't have the money... I hate being a student! :mad:

[wicker_man]

Currently using Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 on my laptop.
When it dies, the replacement is going to be a Powerbook 15".

[CraigNB]

hmm...i can't believe people still use windows haha, it is so poor....

Mac OSX <3 tiger.

[ipodphoto30]

i use xp professional.

[adidas10254]

Windows XP baby!

[Phillyzero]

Windows.

[frisk291]

Win XP with Service Pack 2. I kinda want a mac though but they cost too much for me right now.

[Derek McNelly]

Windows 3.11 for Workgroups.

However, in a little over a year and a half, I'm gonna be getting an iBook, probably the 14" model with the 1.42 GHz Power PC processor.

[Kristiano]

Originally posted by Freddy_Ramone
Windows 3.11 for Workgroups.

However, in a little over a year and a half, I'm gonna be getting an iBook, probably the 14" model with the 1.42 GHz Power PC processor.

OS X all the way!

I'm forced to use Windows sometimes though.

Freddy, by that time, all iBooks (which I guess will be named Macbooks) will be running on Intel processors...

[Derek McNelly]

Is that a good thing?

[Kristiano]

Well yes. You should be able to get more power, but that's for another discussion ;)

[Maxman]

I am on XP *Darth Vader like "NOOOOO!"* but I will be installing Linux soon. Just have to do some stuff and I should be able to install it.

[janaiwil]

windows for now

[superman56]

windows is better then mac in my open opinion, easier to use

[afalconsvick]

I have my Windows XP machine and I just got my new PowerBook. :)

[iDaniel]

I am on Wincrap.

[krmathis]

Mac OS 10.4, of course! :)

[ipodphoto30]

WINDOWS XP PRO! with SP2. not too many problems. although it does once in a while give me a trouble. and i've got lots of protection on it.

i don't know how to use a mac, so doesn't matter. can't take sides with the mac since i don't know how to use it.

[VipFREAK]

I'd really switch to Apple if it weren't for the fact apples are worthless outside of Internet browsing and word processing.

Not that I haven't tried for some insain reason. I tried puting up with the apple at work that has OS 9.0.4 on it and I even borrowed my dad's iBook for Dummies. :rolleyes:

I tired to use my mouse on it and it was cruel. Later on, the thing froze, I had a panic attack, pressed ctrl alt del, and nothing happened.

[Zap]

Originally posted by VipFREAK
I'd really switch to Apple if it weren't for the fact apples are worthless outside of Internet browsing and word processing.

Not that I haven't tried for some insain reason. I tried puting up with the apple at work that has OS 9.0.4 on it and I even borrowed my dad's iBook for Dummies. :rolleyes:

I tired to use my mouse on it and it was cruel. Later on, the thing froze, I had a panic attack, pressed ctrl alt del, and nothing happened.

Well that like saying Window 98 is crap(which is is) Please use the most recent OS before talkign crap about them. I know from personal use, that Windows 95-XP(that would be 95,98,2000 ME and XP) are crap! Please anyone PM if you want to talk about this more as it against forum policy, or email me at zapguy2@gmailDOTcom

replace DOT with .

[VipFREAK]

It was the same on my aunts puter (the one that looks like a flower pot with a monitor coming out of it) and then my dad's iBook that has OS X on it. :rolleyes:

[Zap]

Well lets try running OS X on new computer , if you still don't like it, well i can only feel sorry for your but as long as i have OS X i'm good

[Derek McNelly]

Now, Zap...

Windows XP isn't horrible.

It's a lot better than 95/98/ME, but nowhere near as good as Windows 2000.

However, I've become a Mac person more and more...

[Zap]

Originally posted by Freddy_Ramone
Now, Zap...

Windows XP isn't horrible.



Well it real just 95,98, ME with a little more speed an eye candy and some patches for old virues, but they are so many new ones!

[VipFREAK]

I feel like switching to Fedora if I could figure it out.

[Jknation]

XP is allright but iwonder what Vista would bring us........

[Derek McNelly]

Other than a richer Bill Gates?

True 64-Bit support.

And all the other fun things that Mac users have had for the past 6 years.

[gbrandt3]

i use windows 2000 mostly but occasionally XP or mac

[ithing]

I use both, but I prefer Macs.