Which OS are you using?

erix · Jun 22, 2002, 10:37 AM

I just wanted to know which operating system is prefered by civfanatics.

Lucky · Jun 22, 2002, 10:44 AM

Hmm, preferred and using are not necessarily the same. Especially if it concerns products by :flamedevi Microsoft

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Thunderfall · Jun 22, 2002, 11:20 AM

I have Win2k Pro and am very happy with it. Win2k is the best OS ever!

erix · Jun 22, 2002, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Thunderfall
Win2k is the best OS ever!

Seems like you haven't tried XP.

IceBlaZe · Jun 22, 2002, 01:03 PM

I tried XP, 2k is better.
I don't need all the fancy shmancy effects and kiddish GUI on XP.

Lovro · Jun 22, 2002, 03:42 PM

Win2K is the only Windows OS I found usable.

I didn't vote in the poll not only because of what Lucky said, but I use different OS-es for different purposes.

starlifter · Jun 22, 2002, 03:46 PM

I use several OSs, but Win95 OSR 2.1 most often, becuse of (cough!) Speed. 5 years ago I was criticizing WIn95 for being a big fat slow pig.... and now it seems leans and mean, compared to newer OSs, esp. in boot times.

Win 2K is superior to XP in most what that matter, and MS's incremental upgrades to keep the cash coming in are really growing stale. But XP is a testbed for some really really nefarious things MS plans to do to consumers (but not large businesses)... namely, logging and tracking most things you do on your personal machine. XP currently only spies on your system configurationand reports dutifully to MS when you connect to the Internet... try swapping your network card and/or changing system components and enjoy the fact your system no longer works until you speak to MS on the phone and get their permission to continue to use your machine. Quite evil.

I also use various Linux OSs, but don't have any installed right now, due to space.

Zwelgje · Jun 22, 2002, 04:10 PM

Windows 98, it works fine on my computer and hardly ever crashes so no need to get anything else!

TedG · Jun 22, 2002, 07:05 PM

Why are you guys bashing XP so much? I've had no real problems with it - I turned off the kiddish GUI and the error reporting, and I've changed hardware without having anything being deactivated by MS. Maybe that's because I'm using the version that Dell sent me, rather than one from the store. I've only used Win2K at school, but it's also really good. I think XP is almost the same as 2K but maybe better in some aspects. It's definitely better than any Windows 9x versions for stability and speed. XP and 2K are basically the only OSes MS has made that aren't crap.

damunzy · Jun 22, 2002, 09:14 PM

Windows bashing is getting so old...especially from someone that should know better.

XP all the way. I have tried Linux and BSD....I don't see how they are better. Linux aggrevates me so much because it is supposed to be the ultimate OS, according to the people that use it, but even when they use it I only see problems. Maybe I will open a thread about my Linux problems.

erix · Jun 22, 2002, 10:26 PM

I want to say something about XP;

- I use a Dell laptop and the Dell copy of XP doesn't need activation.
- "Clear Type" that comes with XP is a must for a LCD screen. (In my opinion).
- You can turn off the kiddish GUI.

And a question; both 2000 and XP are built on NT kernel. How can 2000 be better than XP?

I also would like to add I tried several Linux distros; (Mandrake, Redhat and Suse) but I couldn't make things go all right. (But I'll give a try to the latest Suse 8.0).

Lovro · Jun 23, 2002, 01:54 AM

Linux is certainly not your ultimate OS, but for command-line purposes (problem-related programming for me) it is infinitely better than Windows. The vast number of tools that comes with it is stunning (not to mention superb multitasking). I don't use the X-Window system at all.

My main problem with Windows is that, with every new version, they are more user-friendly towards the beginner user, while neglecting power users. All I want is a new DOS.

damunzy · Jun 23, 2002, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lovro
My main problem with Windows is that, with every new version, they are more user-friendly towards the beginner user, while neglecting power users. All I want is a new DOS.

I will concur with that assessment. It is a pain trying to relearn how to share the hardrive out b/c they made it "easier".

Ohkrana · Jun 23, 2002, 11:11 AM

Well at least Linux was listed (my vote)!

And I'm a DOS kid!

Windows - completely sucks ASS!!
I only use it because it's what everyone else uses!

I run a multitude of OS and NOS; Windows 98ME/2000/XP, Novell, SME, Linux (of course), Apache (soon

) - probably under Windows SOB! And that pretty much covers it!

CornMaster · Jun 23, 2002, 11:26 AM

XP is the only OS that will run on my machine....I got bad hardware and it's very tolarent of it.

98 crashes 25 times a day....2k....7 or 8.

Xp: 0!!!

I was going to get a new system....but then I installed XP....and haven't felt the need. Of course...none of my hardware like TV tuner and camera and WixXP compatible.

But oh well....they will eventually release drivers.

Black Fluffy Lion · Jun 23, 2002, 11:51 AM

I'm usually on win 98 and sometimes on my Win Me (this sounds like I'm from hell or something doesn't it

). Lying around the house there's also a couple of 95s and a 3.1. I'm hoping to trash ms soon though in exchange for Linux.

erix · Jun 23, 2002, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ohkrana
I run a multitude of OS and NOS; Windows 98ME/2000/XP, Novell, SME, Linux, Apache

Are they all on the same computer?

Ohkrana · Jun 24, 2002, 12:54 AM

No they aren't all on the same computer!
Got like 4 computers 2 serving as workstations, and 1 file server and 1 webserver (just got it). And 5X20 GB (which have linux/SME/Windows 2000 Server/Novell), detachable HD's. One workstation has XP and the other has Win2K, Linux(again) and Windows ME.
Really need to get a PVN next!

Don't ask why!!!

Long story why I have all this stuff, all legit before anyone starts casting dispersions on my character!

Socialist Pig · Jun 24, 2002, 02:01 AM

I can't express to you have wrong you all are. The Mac OSX is the Ultimate OS.

Windows, in all its shapes and forms, suxx0r5.

TedG · Jun 24, 2002, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Socialist Pig
I can't express to you have wrong you all are. The Mac OSX is the Ultimate OS.

Windows, in all its shapes and forms, suxx0r5.

OK, then why is OSX the "ultimate OS" and have you even tried Windows 2000/XP?

View Poll Results: Which OS are you using?
Win 95/98/98SE/ME	14	36.84%
Win NT/2000/XP	17	44.74%
Mac Os	1	2.63%
Linux	5	13.16%
Other	1	2.63%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

Jun 22, 2002, 10:37 AM	#1
erix Warlord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 260	Which OS are you using? I just wanted to know which operating system is prefered by civfanatics. __________________ Erix.

Jun 22, 2002, 10:44 AM	#2
Lucky Game- and Quizmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,304	Hmm, preferred and using are not necessarily the same. Especially if it concerns products by :flamedevi Microsoft . __________________ The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. - Tom Clancy Visit Gamecatcher, your online gaming community! Featuring our own online Magazine, a SimCity Deluxe Region, a Forum Arcade, a The Kabal Invasion server and much more. Part of the Intersite Civ3 PBEM Democracy games.

Jun 22, 2002, 11:20 AM	#3
Thunderfall Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NY, USA Posts: 11,730 Images: 1545	I have Win2k Pro and am very happy with it. Win2k is the best OS ever! __________________ Thunderfall Weight: 1.0 Value: 161 Cast When used Shock Damage 1 to 25 points on Touch

Jun 22, 2002, 01:03 PM	#5
IceBlaZe Atheist Proselytizer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 4,740	I tried XP, 2k is better. I don't need all the fancy shmancy effects and kiddish GUI on XP. __________________ The flame says to the cypress: “When I see how calm, how full of pride you are, something inside me goes wild – How can one live this awesome life without a touch of madness, of spirit, of imagination, of freedom, with only a grim, ancient pride? If I could, I would burn down the establishment that we call the seasons, along with your cursed dependence on earth and air and sun, on rain and dew.” The cypress does not answer. He knows there is madness in him, and freedom, and imagination, and spirit. But the flame will not understand, the flame will not believe. Zelda - Two Elements PC: Economic Left/Right: -2.00 \| Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.15

Jun 22, 2002, 03:42 PM	#6
Lovro Prince Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 453	Win2K is the only Windows OS I found usable. I didn't vote in the poll not only because of what Lucky said, but I use different OS-es for different purposes. __________________ Disclaimer: everything I wrote in the above message is IMHO, IIRC and AFAIK unless stated otherwise.

Jun 22, 2002, 03:46 PM	#7
starlifter Deity Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,163	I use several OSs, but Win95 OSR 2.1 most often, becuse of (cough!) Speed. 5 years ago I was criticizing WIn95 for being a big fat slow pig.... and now it seems leans and mean, compared to newer OSs, esp. in boot times. Win 2K is superior to XP in most what that matter, and MS's incremental upgrades to keep the cash coming in are really growing stale. But XP is a testbed for some really really nefarious things MS plans to do to consumers (but not large businesses)... namely, logging and tracking most things you do on your personal machine. XP currently only spies on your system configurationand reports dutifully to MS when you connect to the Internet... try swapping your network card and/or changing system components and enjoy the fact your system no longer works until you speak to MS on the phone and get their permission to continue to use your machine. Quite evil. I also use various Linux OSs, but don't have any installed right now, due to space. __________________ Good Civ II stuff is here .....

Jun 22, 2002, 04:10 PM	#8
Zwelgje Deity Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,953	Windows 98, it works fine on my computer and hardly ever crashes so no need to get anything else! __________________ Wanna play Civnet?

Jun 22, 2002, 07:05 PM	#9
TedG Prince Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: USA Posts: 358	Why are you guys bashing XP so much? I've had no real problems with it - I turned off the kiddish GUI and the error reporting, and I've changed hardware without having anything being deactivated by MS. Maybe that's because I'm using the version that Dell sent me, rather than one from the store. I've only used Win2K at school, but it's also really good. I think XP is almost the same as 2K but maybe better in some aspects. It's definitely better than any Windows 9x versions for stability and speed. XP and 2K are basically the only OSes MS has made that aren't crap.

Jun 22, 2002, 09:14 PM	#10
damunzy recovering former mod Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tuckerton, NJ, USA Posts: 4,962	Windows bashing is getting so old...especially from someone that should know better. XP all the way. I have tried Linux and BSD....I don't see how they are better. Linux aggrevates me so much because it is supposed to be the ultimate OS, according to the people that use it, but even when they use it I only see problems. Maybe I will open a thread about my Linux problems. __________________ Formerly known as munzy, PaleHorse, PaleHorse76, and PH76 There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those that do not. Back in business: www.mt-cs.net Difficulty Level - Civ2: Deity, Civ4: Prince, Life: Hardest Aspie?!

Jun 22, 2002, 10:26 PM	#11
erix Warlord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 260	I want to say something about XP; - I use a Dell laptop and the Dell copy of XP doesn't need activation. - "Clear Type" that comes with XP is a must for a LCD screen. (In my opinion). - You can turn off the kiddish GUI. And a question; both 2000 and XP are built on NT kernel. How can 2000 be better than XP? I also would like to add I tried several Linux distros; (Mandrake, Redhat and Suse) but I couldn't make things go all right. (But I'll give a try to the latest Suse 8.0). __________________ Erix.

Jun 23, 2002, 01:54 AM	#12
Lovro Prince Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 453	Linux is certainly not your ultimate OS, but for command-line purposes (problem-related programming for me) it is infinitely better than Windows. The vast number of tools that comes with it is stunning (not to mention superb multitasking). I don't use the X-Window system at all. My main problem with Windows is that, with every new version, they are more user-friendly towards the beginner user, while neglecting power users. All I want is a new DOS. __________________ Disclaimer: everything I wrote in the above message is IMHO, IIRC and AFAIK unless stated otherwise.

Jun 23, 2002, 11:11 AM	#14
Ohkrana Rookie WebMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 541	Well at least Linux was listed (my vote)! And I'm a DOS kid! Windows - completely sucks ASS!! I only use it because it's what everyone else uses! I run a multitude of OS and NOS; Windows 98ME/2000/XP, Novell, SME, Linux (of course), Apache (soon ) - probably under Windows SOB! And that pretty much covers it!

Jun 23, 2002, 11:26 AM	#15
CornMaster Romulan Commander Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cloaked Warbird in the Neutral Zone Posts: 3,748	XP is the only OS that will run on my machine....I got bad hardware and it's very tolarent of it. 98 crashes 25 times a day....2k....7 or 8. Xp: 0!!! I was going to get a new system....but then I installed XP....and haven't felt the need. Of course...none of my hardware like TV tuner and camera and WixXP compatible. But oh well....they will eventually release drivers. __________________ I AM CANADIAN! CornMaster's Civ 3 Borders CornEmpire Software

Jun 23, 2002, 11:51 AM	#16
Black Fluffy Lion Qxria Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 977	I'm usually on win 98 and sometimes on my Win Me (this sounds like I'm from hell or something doesn't it ). Lying around the house there's also a couple of 95s and a 3.1. I'm hoping to trash ms soon though in exchange for Linux.

Jun 24, 2002, 12:54 AM	#18
Ohkrana Rookie WebMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 541	No they aren't all on the same computer! Got like 4 computers 2 serving as workstations, and 1 file server and 1 webserver (just got it). And 5X20 GB (which have linux/SME/Windows 2000 Server/Novell), detachable HD's. One workstation has XP and the other has Win2K, Linux(again) and Windows ME. Really need to get a PVN next! Don't ask why!!! Long story why I have all this stuff, all legit before anyone starts casting dispersions on my character!

Jun 24, 2002, 02:01 AM	#19
Socialist Pig Chieftain Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9	I can't express to you have wrong you all are. The Mac OSX is the Ultimate OS. Windows, in all its shapes and forms, suxx0r5.

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