Which OS are you using?

[erix]

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

 

[Lucky]

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

 

[Thunderfall]

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

 

[erix]

Originally posted by Thunderfall
Win2k is the best OS ever!

Seems like you haven't tried XP.

 

[IceBlaZe]

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

 

[Lovro]

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]

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]

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

 

[TedG]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?