What OS do you prefer?
@xd14keilrisker (281)
Philippines
December 19, 2007 1:22am CST
I prefer the Linux Kubuntu OS. It's got cool effects and desktop performance than any other OS in the market. Actually Kubuntu is a free OS developed by Linux so you can download or request it for free. How about you? What OS are you using? Is it better?
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@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
30 Dec 07
Oh, you mean you're using a pirate OS? I think you should buy the original one because using pirate OS is not good for your computer. An you can't get important updates for your computer. If you want a free OS try kubuntu from linux but you have to be familiar with it.
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
19 Dec 07
I like Linux. My favorite is Linux Mint (a descendant of Ubuntu), which is one of the easiest distros to use, and very nimble. My favorite things about Linux are speed and low maintenance. Unlike Windows, you don't have to defragment your hard drive in Linux, or clean a registry, or restart your computer after installing updates.
Unfortunately, Linux currently has a serious problem that inhibits my ability to use it. I use a USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB printer, and two or three USB storage devices at a time. One of my storage devices is a flashdrive that runs a better half of my productivity applications. Linux can't handle a lot of strain on USB. The running applications on my flashdrive will crash, and the pointer will stop responding to the mouse. At this point, all I can do is reboot.
I've reported this issue in the Mint forum, and intend to do so elsewhere as well. I hope the problem gets resolved soon; Linux could be my primary platform for personal use when it does. But until it does, Windows is the only platform that facilitates my needs. I currently use Windows XP Pro Corporate.
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
21 Dec 07
I haven't, but I have tried Ubuntu 7.10. It has the problem.
From what I understand, Mac has USB problems as well as Linux. This would suggest to me that it may very well be in UNIX itself. Here's a known issue that sounds like mine (I think it's a bit different, but possibly related): http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/12/06/seagate-snubs-linux
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
21 Dec 07
Yup, you're right. Have you tried kubuntu already. I think they have improved in the USB issue.
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@sudhajosyula50 (3808)
• India
19 Dec 07
Hi friend,
I know only Window OS.Other than this,i dont know any other OS.At present i prefer only Window Operating System only.
have a nice day
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
21 Dec 07
Yup, Windows is cool but they are not free and there programs are expensive. Unlike, Linux almost all is free and has a good quality. Linux has got few viruses too though I haven't meet any viruses in Linux yet. Windows got too many viruses.
@sudhajosyula50 (3808)
• India
24 Dec 07
Hi friend,
What u said is right.In this world i think there is no software which is having without virsus.In this new era window has so much popularity than any other,so i prefer it
Ofcourse may be in future linux may come first than windows.
It all depends upon the market
have a nice day
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
19 Jan 08
You can request Kubuntu Linus for free anywhere. They'll mail it to you. Go here: http://shipit.kubuntu.org
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
21 Dec 07
You can use the terminal to install the programs but its pretty complicated. Linux is a good OS for programmers just like UNIX because its got a lot of typing.
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
5 Jan 08
Yeah, I agree. Thanks for the comments. I'm using Gnome too.
@Mickie30 (2626)
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23 Dec 07
I like Windows XP it is the best by far I think, but I know of someone who uses Linux and likes that. I don't want to change from Windows XP either you get used to using one and then don't want to change. I think you have given a good explanation of Linux here and as I say I know someone who uses it and thinks it is excellent, but I would personally be too scared to try any new operating system it would take me ages to get used to it. I didn't know thet had a free download though so maybe I will give this a try. I'm just a bit doubtful though.
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
24 Dec 07
Well, if you're doubtful, better not to try it. But anyway, it's user friendly.
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
21 Dec 07
Yeah, I think it is simpler than Windows. You can request the free CD here: http://shipit.kubuntu.org/
@flairfrog (23)
• China
19 Dec 07
I am using winxp,because I use to using it ,when I use linux ,I even don't know what to do.
@xd14keilrisker (281)
• Philippines
21 Dec 07
Linux is cool too. Just try Kubuntu its pretty much like windows vista. In fact vista got its idea from kubuntu. Try it, you'll get used to it.
@retrac1324 (227)
• United States
17 Jan 08
I like Windows XP and ubuntu Linux. I have tried Vista, Mandriva, and OpenSuse, but I still prefer those two. I would probably like Apple OSX Leopard, but I haven't tried it out enough to make any judgement about it.
@harish786 (4)
• India
27 Jan 08
I think u sud prefer windows 2003 as it is having all upgraded features, and it has a very gud security part.
@amitavroy (4819)
• India
4 Jan 08
well i am a windows user. i dont have much knowledge about linux and so i avoid it. but the os which i would like to use is OSX. this is the best i think there is in the market. no virus tension. no hassel. the interface is cool. the working is fast and stable. what else do you want.
@aries_0325 (3060)
• Philippines
2 Jan 08
Linux is also a good operating system but now I am using right now Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2. Sometimes I used Windows Vista, but I am like a new beginner when I used it thats why I go back to Windows XP. I will tell you the truth, Windows Vista is a good Operating System, because they have a good configuration and a lot of features rather than Windows XP. I used Windows XP because it is a friendly user.
@nokia6233 (937)
• India
8 Jan 08
well i havent yet used kubuntu but u have used ubuntu.....and i liked it actually...
it was nice and fresh and differnet form the windows platform.....
but the third party paalication support is minimal at present....
@cartoon4umaniacs (1648)
• United States
5 Jan 08
I like Linux but it's harder to use so we have Window professional XP on here but prefer Linux Kubuntu OS is better but for softwares and such Window Profesional XP is great...
@babyfalconer (20)
• China
26 Dec 07
I prefer Linux Red Hat 9 because I just know the only one OS except XP.But I will learn it since it's so powerful and cool.
