choosing an operating system- any advice?

computer illiterate · 02-24-2006, 04:35 AM

I'm planning to get a laptop but am unsure what operating system I should use. I use Windows (currently XP) and I sort of understand it but not very well. I'm told that Windows is satan and Macs don't crash as much but I'm not sure I could learn to use a Mac (I've never tried). I have a linux computer that I've yet to figure out how to do basic functions on despite my computer-genius friend's insistance that I would "just figure it out along the way." I'm hoping to get some opinions from computer-literate people who understand that some of us just don't and won't 'figure it out' unless its idiot-proof. So basically- should I install Windows or Mac or something else entirely?

Mr.Suave · 02-24-2006, 04:38 AM

its best to get windows. almost everything uses windows. and its very easy. and pretty much eaveryone here uses it so if you encounter any problems were here to help.

jesbax · 02-24-2006, 04:59 PM

best to go with windows. there is a lot of software out there for it. Macs are like windows but more sable. but it is best to go with what you are confrable with.

Veurruckte · 02-25-2006, 03:38 AM

It's not BEST to go with windows it's just EASIEST. Big difference.

Go with OS X or Windows. Both are easy enough to learn.

jbrown456 · 02-25-2006, 03:44 AM

stick with windows, why not support microcrap

(everyone else does anyways)

Parky_007 · 02-25-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veurruckte

It's not BEST to go with windows it's just EASIEST. Big difference.

I find Linux BEST but not EASIEST. Windows is EASIEST (When it works).

Windows is very easy and there are very little compatibilty problems, Linux is alot harder as command line is greatly used. If you've have had expierence with Windows, stay with that. If your up for a bit of a challange, go with Linux.

Hope that helps, Rowan.

02-24-2006, 04:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
computer illiterate New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1	choosing an operating system- any advice? I'm planning to get a laptop but am unsure what operating system I should use. I use Windows (currently XP) and I sort of understand it but not very well. I'm told that Windows is satan and Macs don't crash as much but I'm not sure I could learn to use a Mac (I've never tried). I have a linux computer that I've yet to figure out how to do basic functions on despite my computer-genius friend's insistance that I would "just figure it out along the way." I'm hoping to get some opinions from computer-literate people who understand that some of us just don't and won't 'figure it out' unless its idiot-proof. So basically- should I install Windows or Mac or something else entirely?

02-24-2006, 04:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr.Suave Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,373	its best to get windows. almost everything uses windows. and its very easy. and pretty much eaveryone here uses it so if you encounter any problems were here to help. __________________ The Comp: CPU--Athlon64 X2 4200+ Manchester @ 2.5!!!:D HDD--WD Caviar 250GB 7200 RPM SATA MB---DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR RAM--OCZ Titanium 2GB (2 x 1GB) GPU--Sapphire ATI Radeon X1900XTX 512mb SPU--Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PSU--ENERMAX Whisper II 535W all inside a Thermaltake Matrix VX

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jesbax Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NE Age: 29 Posts: 337	best to go with windows. there is a lot of software out there for it. Macs are like windows but more sable. but it is best to go with what you are confrable with. __________________ my spelling sucks bad so bear with me. The Rig--(upgraded) amd athlon 64 x2 4800+ 4gb ram 300 gb hdd x2(raid) 80 gb hdd x2(raid) 52x cd-rw 16x dvd+rw dl ati Radeon 9550 256 mb

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02-25-2006, 03:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Veurruckte Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 240	It's not BEST to go with windows it's just EASIEST. Big difference. Go with OS X or Windows. Both are easy enough to learn.

02-25-2006, 03:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
jbrown456 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: My House Posts: 862	stick with windows, why not support microcrap (everyone else does anyways)