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Posted on 11-26-07 05:22:39 AM Link | Quote
I use WinXP because it's cheap and simple (and is actually a semi-good windows OS (Vista is just crap)).
I would get a Mac but after looking at one (yesterday actually, at my uncle's house) it's rather lacking in a few areas like multi-button mice (although he had a version that was a few years old, it might be better now).
Linux is just .

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Posted on 11-26-07 05:23:44 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by NightKev
I use WinXP because it's cheap and simple (and is actually a semi-good windows OS (Vista is just crap)).
I would get a Mac but after looking at one (yesterday actually, at my uncle's house) it's rather lacking in a few areas like multi-button mice (although he had a version that was a few years old, it might be better now).
Linux is just .

You can use multi-button mice with OSX, I believe.
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Posted on 11-26-07 05:52:59 PM Link | Quote
I use Windows XP now but I've tried the latest Ubuntu, Gutsy Gibbon, from a live CD. It actually had sound and didn't hang on the PCMCIA slots.

*KyoufuKitty was impressed.

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Posted on 11-26-07 06:50:26 PM Link | Quote
I dual-boot Vista and Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04 on my laptop. I use it because it's the only one I was able to get running perfectly on my laptop with its obscure hardware (thanks, Dell). Some kind Ubuntu user out there was nice enough to make a package that makes 7.04 work with my laptop model, so all I had to do was download, install, and be amazed as my sound, graphics card, and wireless card suddenly began working.

I prefer Windows, though, because it Works for everything I need it for - without jumping through unnecessary hoops (such as making the multimedia keys actually do something).

Oh yes, and Winamp. I have yet to find a good replacement that works on Linux.

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Posted on 11-26-07 08:20:19 PM Link | Quote
WinAmp runs under WINE, doesn't it? I realize WINE isn't the best solution out there, but how much speedy processing do you really need for music?
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Posted on 11-26-07 08:23:26 PM (last edited by carcat at 11-26-07 05:25 PM) Link | Quote
One of my laptops is currently running PC-BSD. I find it's generaly easy to use.

btw- If you're wondering, The other laptop runs Windows XP.

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Posted on 11-26-07 08:25:53 PM Link | Quote
JL2 - Post #1587 - 11-26-07 03:25:53pm
Originally posted by carcat
One of my laptops is currently running PC-BSD. I find it's generaly easy to use.
Did you get bit by sharks installing it?

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Posted on 11-26-07 08:35:15 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by hydrapheetz
Originally posted by NightKev
I use WinXP because it's cheap and simple (and is actually a semi-good windows OS (Vista is just crap)).
I would get a Mac but after looking at one (yesterday actually, at my uncle's house) it's rather lacking in a few areas like multi-button mice (although he had a version that was a few years old, it might be better now).
Linux is just .

You can use multi-button mice with OSX, I believe.

The right mouse-button on my Dell gives me the right click menu. Yes, my dell boots OSX from a USB laptop drive.
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Posted on 11-26-07 08:42:44 PM (last edited by carcat at 11-26-07 05:43 PM) Link | Quote
Originally posted by HyperHacker
Originally posted by carcat
One of my laptops is currently running PC-BSD. I find it's generaly easy to use.
Did you get bit by sharks installing it?


Almost. Installation took a VERY long time(5+ hours). But after that elaborate install, I enjoyed it the entire time.


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Posted on 11-28-07 02:40:19 PM Link | Quote
One advantage of Linux is that it's free.

That being said, 2000 suits my current needs fine. I probably won't switch to Linux unless I get another computer.

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Posted on 11-28-07 05:44:07 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by BooUrns
Oh yes, and Winamp. I have yet to find a good replacement that works on Linux.

lol. Must not have looked for very long

Actually probably the only reason it isn't all the rage anymore, is that iTunes clones seem to be the latest music player fad.
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Posted on 11-28-07 06:08:46 PM Link | Quote
So... anyone seen my toaster?
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Debian

I cant tell you much about it, since it's on my brother's laptop though. =/

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