Operating Systems

Prism · May 16, 2014 4:55 PM

I was curious to learn what operating systems people use. So, I made this poll. I also thought that we could discuss different operating systems in this topic.

Note: for the poll, choose the operating system of your computer. Not the computer you use at school or work. Your computer.

Last edited by Prism (May 16, 2014 4:57 PM)

Which operating system do you use?

Macintosh	20%
Windows	70%
Linux	10%
Other	0%

Total votes: 10

Stormy · May 16, 2014 6:06 PM

Hmm, well, I actually have three computers, one with OSX, one with Windows, and one with Linux. tongue I put Windows because I've been using it the longest.

36IStillLikeSpyro36 · May 16, 2014 6:07 PM

i use Windows Vista.

because i've had it for awhile and i don't need to get anything else. tongue people complain about Vista, i'm fine with it.

Prism · May 16, 2014 6:27 PM

I use a Mac. I just use it because I've used Macs all my life, ever since I first learned about computers as a young child, and it makes the most sense to me because of that. Windows is really confusing to me, because I'm unfamiliar with how its laid out, and I have no experience with Linux.

Flapjacks · May 16, 2014 10:24 PM

I've always considered the three operating systems almost as three tiers; you use a Mac if you don't know much about computers and just want something (overpriced) that can browse the internet (that's pretty much all it's useful for OH ZING HAHEHEERHE,) you use Windows if you pretty much know your way around a computer, and want to be able to use a variety of applications, and you use Linux if you don't need any of that and instead just want to make cool stuff. I've never really used Linux, though, so I might not know tongue Myself, I use Windows. You can probably tell how I feel about Apple just by reading what I say whenever the topic comes up.

Prism · May 17, 2014 12:56 AM

Flapjacks wrote:

I've always considered the three operating systems almost as three tiers; you use a Mac if you don't know much about computers and just want something (overpriced) that can browse the internet (that's pretty much all it's useful for OH ZING HAHEHEERHE,) you use Windows if you pretty much know your way around a computer, and want to be able to use a variety of applications, and you use Linux if you don't need any of that and instead just want to make cool stuff. I've never really used Linux, though, so I might not know Myself, I use Windows. You can probably tell how I feel about Apple just by reading what I say whenever the topic comes up.

I have to disagree with your statement about Macs. I've installed a bunch of applications on my computer (such as Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Minecraft) and they all work fine. Macs have many more uses than just Windows. They do exactly the same things as Windows. I just prefer the layout of everything and the design.

My grandparents use their Windows computer only for playing solitaire, so not all Windows users actually know much about computers. I had to teach them what USB ports are. roll

Paranoia · May 17, 2014 2:26 AM

Basically purple_dragon_spyro's story, but with Windows instead of Mac. Macs confuse me whenever I try to use one. (which is not very often)

I find most Apple products to be incredibly overpriced, so I never bothered to try to own one personally. Never even had an iPod.

Flapjacks · May 17, 2014 2:48 AM

Yeah, they do exactly the same things as Windows. Except use Sony Vegas, play almost every game on Steam, use Fruity Loops, have a good video card, a good processor, or any of that. And, seriously? $1800 for an iMac? I got my PC for $300 brand new, and it has much better specs than any Mac you can find. Windows is a bit more confusing than Mac, but I honestly think it's well worth it.

RangerOfIthilien · May 17, 2014 2:20 PM

Flapjacks wrote:

I've always considered the three operating systems almost as three tiers; you use a Mac if you don't know much about computers and just want something (overpriced) that can browse the internet (that's pretty much all it's useful for OH ZING HAHEHEERHE,) you use Windows if you pretty much know your way around a computer, and want to be able to use a variety of applications, and you use Linux if you don't need any of that and instead just want to make cool stuff. I've never really used Linux, though, so I might not know Myself, I use Windows. You can probably tell how I feel about Apple just by reading what I say whenever the topic comes up.

I would describe Linux more as the os that can do absolutely anything, but only if you're good with computers and are capable of installing every necessary prerequisite manually using the shell, before manually setting everything up, again with the shell.

I've used Ubuntu in the past but I mostly prefer Windows. I currently use Windows 8.1. Sure it's annoying, but it's been getting more tolerable with each update Microsoft gives it.

Paranoia · May 17, 2014 6:35 PM

One minor thing that bugs me with Windows 8.1 is that the scrolling on my touchpad gets disabled every time the computer restarts. Never happened until I upgraded from 8 to 8.1. But other than that, I don't have any problems (though I'm not the most computer-savvy person). I basically just use Windows 8.1 as I would Windows 7. Installed Classic Shell for a start menu and never looked at the Start Screen again. I'm sure it would be great on a touchscreen device, but I'm not a fan of Start Screen all that much in general.

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