new OS

[raoul_1101]

I'm currently Building a new PC. I'm going to need to get a new OS and hard drive (sadly). What one OS should I get, Linux, Windows XP or Vista?

 

[Praetor]

If you're asking, then get the cheaper of WindowsXP and Vista

 

[codeman0013]

I'm going to agree with preator if you want to take a risk and play with the future and its cheap enough get vista if not just go with the good old xp pro sp2

 

[cuffless]

vista.

 

[_simon_]

Depends what you use the machine for...

 

[apj101]

if you have to ask then windows xp/vista is for you

 

[_simon_]

if you have to ask then windows xp/vista is for you

Good point!

 

[Buy-it PC]

Good point!

Linux is FREE-Ware, that would be the cheapest... although it really depends on what you intend to use the system for...

 

[_simon_]

Linux is FREE-Ware, that would be the cheapest... although it really depends on what you intend to use the system for...

Actually, it's open source.

 

[Person1234]

I'd go with XP pro sp2, because it is the most supported O.S. at the moment. Right now Vista has a few incompatibilities with older software and hardware(like XP in 2001). As for linux, it depends on what you want run, how much you know about linux and if you can operate it properly. Keep in mind that you will need a windows API to run things like Ms office on linux.

 

[henryjsaunders]

Linux for hacking
XP for speed
Vista for graphics

 

[raoul_1101]

well, the system is going to be a gamin system. i wasn't sure cause ive heard alot about vista having compatability problems. Linux sounds fun to learn though because of open architecture.