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VISTA :thumbsdn:
7 :thumbsup:
XP :o
That should read "Favourite MICROSOFT Operating Systems -to date".
7 gets my vote. Bit of a no-brainer.
m3h who likes Mac's anyway/linux :p
I like MAC!!!! :mad: Garageband OWNS :p
no one likes Mac :thumbsup:
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee182/nft99/1243355281925.gif
Feck off all ya! :D
I own both vista and mac and don't prefer one over the other!
I've used Windows, Mac OS, KDE, XFCE and Gnome. They're all good, all pretty nice to use, all easy to learn the GUI, but the Linux-based onces work better if you learn how to use the Terminal, which I haven't yet. Still trying though - I didn't learn Windows in a day.
I'm happy to use any OS under the sun really, as long as it runs my hardware and software. And if it doesn't, there's usually a free alternative available on the web.
Currently, my primary OS is Windows Vista, but only because I installed Windows 7 RC on a separate hard drive to avoid any problems, and said hard drive is only 120GB, so I can't exactly install much on it. The drive running Vista is 640GB. Despite what people say, I've never had any problems with Vista really. It's a bit hit and miss - you either don't get any problems at all, or you get the whole kerfuffle. The only problem I've had with it i that it won't run one of my favourite games of all time: Red Faction. That's it.
But like I said, even if I have to use an emulator, I don't care what OS I use as long as I can run my hardware and software with it.
Currently though, I'd vote Windows 7, just because it's more familiar and because it runs all my hardware and software. Except Red Faction. Not even in Windows XP Mode. Although I've probably made progress, because RF no longer complains about me having too much RAM to run the game. It just start after I click "Play" in the splash screen.
Vista for my set up as 7 just din't want to play nice.
I'm looking at pre-ordering (http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/pre-order.aspx) it now.
Any reason why I would want Professional over Home?
Vista for me.
For me there was never anything wrong with it, apart from the driver support for 64bit.
Hmm.. The retailers still dont appear on the page to allow preordering.. I was looking this morning.
Be interesting to see how much each place sells it for!
I'm looking at pre-ordering (http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/buy/offers/pre-order.aspx) it now.
Any reason why I would want Professional over Home?
I just like the look of XP Mode, which is included in Professional but not Home Premium. But I've already adapted to Vista so don't really need it anymore. All my software apart from Red FAction already works. Depends if you want XP Mode or not really. The other extras in Pro don't seem worth it. Oh, and Pro supports more RAM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions
wonderlust
26-06-09, 12:42
With a bit of luck they will do a Vista and put all versions on the same disk and you can install which ever version you like subject to the correct serial and or license file ;)
wonderlust
26-06-09, 15:00
Looks like it might be more interesting still
"According to Microsoft, the features for all editions of Windows 7 will be stored on the machine, regardless of what edition is in use"
Might only be a reg hack to enable features
Looks like it might be more interesting still
"According to Microsoft, the features for all editions of Windows 7 will be stored on the machine, regardless of what edition is in use"
Might only be a reg hack to enable features
Ohplzohplzohplz let it be true!
I'm gonna pre-order windows 7 to save my self a few £100
Should get it for £50 I hope
So who are the participating retailers? And do you get a retail or OEM version? I'd expect it to be retail. And what aret he differences with activation and that stuff between OEM and retail?
wonderlust
27-06-09, 08:20
GEM gets my vote ;)
wonderlust
27-06-09, 08:29
Had some features that Windows has never had.
Ie Move and rename in one action.
Bet you still use an ST too lol ;)
wonderlust
27-06-09, 08:38
No I sold my heavily modded ST back in 95.
Hehe we only got rid of our old amiga, which had 2mb of memory i'll have you know and a fpu :D, a couple of years ago, still working perfectly.
wonderlust
27-06-09, 13:29
Mine (STE I had an STFM brfore that) had a twin "bios" a 20Mhz processor a 1.44FDD and a 100MB Hard disc :D Think I had 4Mb of ram but I may be wrong on that. It took 30 pin Simms.
Dextrovert
24-08-09, 14:15
I'm going to duck now and say Mac :).
Windows 7 won...Mac wasn't even on the list:lol::lol:
Got to say I do like the Mac a lot but after playing with Windows 7 its getting closer but for now......
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh238/djjdubchicago/love-mac.gif
Windows XP has stood me fine for along time now.
I have to admit a lot of people are Raving about Windows 7 (i.e. this is what Vista SHOULD have been like in the 1st place).
I'll wait and see before making the jump to Win7 though.
Seem to spend most of my time in Ubuntu these days even tho I've got XP and W7 RC installed and I've pre-ordered the full licence.
Im the opposite, i spend most of my time on win7 and have ubuntu installed.
wonderlust
24-08-09, 16:37
Running Windows 7 Ultimate RTM here and very happy with it :D
I have Vista Ultimate and Xp pro installed too, spend 99% of my time Win 7
I wonder if I can get a refund ?:O
Spending 100% of my time in windows 7 :)
Spending 100% of my time in windows 7 :)
+1:thumbsup: Same here :D
PeterStoba
02-09-09, 12:41
I haven't used 7 yet. XP :)
CMDR Furries
02-09-09, 12:41
Even though I've only had Windows 7 for a few weeks now, I'd have to say it the best OS i've played around with soo far :)
Not used Windows7 yet so voted for XP
wonderlust
02-09-09, 12:46
7 is a worthy successor to XP.
been running the x64 Ultimate rtm for a few weeks ( having run RC1 for a few months). very stable, seems very fast.
From my limited experience of it so far, I'd say W7 :)
W7 all the way. Had the 64-bit release candidate for several months now and it is better than XP which means better than Vista.
Had nothing but trouble with W7 in my brief experience with RC1 i am hoping the "proper" release version will be a LOT more stable.
I want to reinstall W7 RC. I also want to try installing XP again, because I want to play Red Faction again! The lastt ime I installed XP though, it failed. The installer triggered a blue screen. I think it's related to the fact I'm using a 64-bit CPU, but not sure.
Can't put either on at the moment though, because:
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6329_147712255700_610780700_4036851_3892725_n.jpg
malawi-gold
02-09-09, 15:46
I want to reinstall W7 RC. I also want to try installing XP again, because I want to play Red Faction again! The lastt ime I installed XP though, it failed. The installer triggered a blue screen. I think it's related to the fact I'm using a 64-bit CPU, but not sure.
Can't put either on at the moment though, because:
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6329_147712255700_610780700_4036851_3892725_n.jpg
HAHAHA:O:O:O:O:O:O:O:O
Might i suggest deleting a few files and installing CCLEANER:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Not a fan of CCleaner. It lives up to its name.
windows XP,
until i've had final release W7 on pc for a few months, xp still wins for not taking you round the block for doig simple things.
I mean Vista control panel how many uneeded clicks!
I personally thought the Vista control panel was better than XP's one. In XP I had to set it back to Classic View, but in Vista I have it in Category view.
I really don't like category view and in W7 I really don't like the list view because it sorts them alphabetically crossways. Whereas my mind looks vertically.
Still peeve's me that they changed add/remove programs. I can never remember what it is called and spend ages every time looking for it!
xp control panel just worked, it was intuitive, and logical.
if W7 is an exact copy of VIsta control panel I will not be impressed.
http://www.solarnavigator.net/films_movies_actors/film_images/Austin_Powers_Mike_Myers_as_Dr_Evil.jpg
It's not the same, but it is still a step down from XP. I probably haven't looked closely enough at it's settings to get it how I like.
W7 is still an XP beater in my opinion though. Especially if 64-bit and SSD (trim command support) is where you're headed.
Windows 7 is by far the best of that lot. The difference between Vista and Windows 7 is like the difference between Windows 2000 and XP, XP had all the little issues of Windows 2000 ironed out.
Alright, this topic has got me beat. Windows 7 will be ordered as soon as I have the funds to complete the following order:
- Windows 7 (not sure what edition yet)
- AMD AM3 955 3.2GHz CPU
- A new hard drive to replace the two that I'll be getting rid of
I also need to work out what I'm going to do here. The new hard drive will definitely be SATA II, but all my SATA ports are taken. Might have to go back to my old IDE DVD drives.
Alright, this topic has got me beat. Windows 7 will be ordered as soon as I have the funds to complete the following order:
- Windows 7 (not sure what edition yet)
- AMD AM3 955 3.2GHz CPU
- A new hard drive to replace the two that I'll be getting rid of
I also need to work out what I'm going to do here. The new hard drive will definitely be SATA II, but all my SATA ports are taken. Might have to go back to my old IDE DVD drives.
Get a SATA PCI card thingy?
Oh, I forgot about those. Good thinking, Batman.
wonderlust
03-09-09, 07:28
or even a pci-e x1 one
Only ever used XP properly, few times on Vista, both are pretty fancy. Not a fan of Windows 7 has i don't like the Icons on the task bar (layout etc).
Can be changed back to classic :) And it's not the main reason to go for W7, stability and "it just works" are what I like.
. . . . . . stability and "it just works" . . . . .
:chairfall:
You so funny.
:chairfall:
You so funny.
You know I almost put in (except for mac).
I said it in the context of my experience of it. Compared to Vista everything works! (not hard).
You know I almost put in (except for mac).
I said it in the context of my experience of it. Compared to Vista everything works! (not hard).
<3 Windows 7...works purrrfectly :)
Btw Alex :ot::rolleyes:
Is that the max OC for your Q9550? Or could you go higher if you wanted too?
<3 Windows 7...works purrrfectly :)
Btw Alex :ot::rolleyes:
Is that the max OC for your Q9550? Or could you go higher if you wanted too?
Had it at 3.8 using the 8x multiplier. I prefer to try and keep a lower multi and up the FSB instead. Bandwidths and all that... :p
Running it at the maximum overclock seems unneccesary at the moment anyway, my computer struggles with no games so why up the leccy bill for no reason?
Only ever used XP properly, few times on Vista, both are pretty fancy. Not a fan of Windows 7 has i don't like the Icons on the task bar (layout etc).
I have to agree, it took me a while to get used to the new task bar. It has slowly grown on me, and after a few weeks I'm finally starting to get used to it.
The most useless feature I have found so far is Aero Shake, has anyone actually found a use for it?
I have to agree, it took me a while to get used to the new task bar. It has slowly grown on me, and after a few weeks I'm finally starting to get used to it.
The most useless feature I have found so far is Aero Shake, has anyone actually found a use for it?
I used it once, thought "that's nice" and never used it again.
Used the side by side windows thing where you drag it to the edge of the screen once or twice.
I used it once, thought "that's nice" and never used it again.
Used the side by side windows thing where you drag it to the edge of the screen once or twice.
That's a really useful feature, the other useful feature I've found is using side by side / maximize options with Windows + arrow key combinations.
I don't like how the windows expand when they touch the side of the screen. If I want it stretched, I'll stretch it, thank you very much. It's annoying when you want a window on teh edge of the screen to stay the same size as it is.
It also took me a while to get used to the new taskbar in 7, but once I did, I still went back to Classic view, with labels and small icons.
I've also not found Aero Shake useful. Or HomeGroup. Or Devices and Printers. Now I understand Devices and Printers though. It took me a while. I thought it was a replacement for Device Manager but only showed a small selection of hardware. It actually only shows devies which are externally connected.
I can see how the expanding windows located next to screen edges could get annoying, but I'd still say there's more positive about these changes. It just feels more intuitive, but I guess like all changes in UI, it really comes down to user preferences.
Has anyone else found the updated resource manager useful? I find it to be much more informative than it's Vista predecessor.
mikepardon
05-09-09, 12:17
I find that windows live messenger does not work too well with windows 7, even though they had WLM in mind when designed. Few things
1. When you get a message on XP/Vista it used to glow, it still glows but with the light blue taskbar effect it is quite hard to see.
2. As far as I am aware it does not pop up who has come up online on Windows 7, just dings.
3. You can't close it into the notification bar as you once could, it stays on the bottom which is annoying.
Other than that windows 7 is great
I find that windows live messenger does not work too well with windows 7, even though they had WLM in mind when designed. Few things
1. When you get a message on XP/Vista it used to glow, it still glows but with the light blue taskbar effect it is quite hard to see.
2. As far as I am aware it does not pop up who has come up online on Windows 7, just dings.
3. You can't close it into the notification bar as you once could, it stays on the bottom which is annoying.
Other than that windows 7 is great
I found the IE on Windows 7 a bit slow when opening anything.
Downloaded Google chrome to give that a go and works fantastic.
mikepardon
05-09-09, 13:24
I found the IE on Windows 7 a bit slow when opening anything.
Downloaded Google chrome to give that a go and works fantastic.
IE is slow on every operating system :D. Could have it on windows xp with 16gb ram and would still be inferior to any other brand haha.
Had it at 3.8 using the 8x multiplier. I prefer to try and keep a lower multi and up the FSB instead. Bandwidths and all that... :p
Running it at the maximum overclock seems unneccesary at the moment anyway, my computer struggles with no games so why up the leccy bill for no reason?
Fair :) I'm the same aswell :mrgreen::thumbsup:
Im now on a toss up between OS 10.6 and Win 7. IM leaning towards 10.6 though as its more user friendly than Win 7 IMO.
mikepardon
05-09-09, 16:14
Im now on a toss up between OS 10.6 and Win 7. IM leaning towards 10.6 though as its more user friendly than Win 7 IMO.
User-friendly? I don't know, not had any issues with 7 upto now. Most drivers install automatically though I would double check for updated drivers on manufacturer websites. Only issue I have is there is a game I play Shot-Online which isn't compatible with the 32bit windows 7, something with GameGuard installing drivers and 7 says no-no.
Im more on about the task bar along the bottom where everything is grouped. In MSN is a proper pain in the ****! As for drivers never need to install any on my apple. Well apart from my MIDI controller.
Well, at home I tend to use IE8 (No Flaming please! :redface:) - I can't say i've had any problems with it (well, up until this post anyway - LOL).
I have also used Firefox, but the only thing that p!ssed me off, was the auto-updating, every so often it would decide to update it self, and i'd be clicking away thinking my PC had crashed, for then 5+ windows to then appear at once! - LOL, but other than that I like Firefox.
mikepardon
06-09-09, 11:05
You can turn updates off :) crazy notion I am sure :D.
Also the topic is about OS's not browsers, just a heads up lol.
I have also used Firefox, but the only thing that p!ssed me off, was the auto-updating, every so often it would decide to update it self, and i'd be clicking away thinking my PC had crashed, for then 5+ windows to then appear at once! - LOL, but other than that I like Firefox.
Wha...? Firefox checks for updates when you launch it. If there are any available, you get a windows with an install button and a list of al lthe addons which will be updated. You just click Update and it'll update then it'll carry on as normal.
When it's an actual browser update, it'll update when you launch it, where you get a progress bar on its own in the middle of the screen for a few secs and then it goes away and you're updated.
What windows?
wonderlust
06-09-09, 13:25
You can turn updates off :) crazy notion I am sure :D.
Also the topic is about OS's not browsers, just a heads up lol.
It is normal that a thread goes off topic here, most of the time before the 2nd page ;)
It is normal that a thread goes off topic here, most of the time before the 2nd page ;)
Before the first post ;)
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