What OS do you use?

**boriscleto** · 08-02-2011, 08:20 AM

As most of us are now using Intel hardware (apart from a few PPC holdouts), the question of Mac or PC is really moot. So what OS' do you use on your desktop/laptop?

Mac OS 10.7, Windows XP, & Ubuntu Linux on Mac mini.
Mac OS 10.4 on ~~PowerMac G4~~ & iBook G3.
Mac OS 9 on iMac G3 & Beige G3.
Mac OS 8 on Power Mac 6100/66AV.
Mac System 7 on Quadra 605.
Mac System 6 on Mac SE.

Last edited by boriscleto; 08-05-2011 at 12:09 PM.

kenafein · 08-02-2011, 08:28 AM

I use pretty much everything. Windows 7 for the media center and games, XP because my old printer won't work on anything modern. Linux for my personal enjoyment and Snow Leopard and Windows Server for development.

RoxnDox · 08-02-2011, 08:29 AM

Well, let's see... I have 2 Govt computers here at home - one is XP, one Win 7 (another XP box at the office). My own computers have XP (1), Win 7 (2), Vista (2), and MacOS 10.something on an iMac. Plus a couple of iPads. And about 95 percent of my work time is spent logged into a Solaris box for coding, so I'll count that too

Jim

RioRico · 08-02-2011, 03:12 PM

Not enough options. I use:

* Win98 on an old Monorail integrated mini-desktop (it drives my MIDI gear)
* WinME on an old Sony mini-laptop that can't handle anything newer
* WinXP on a big old Toshiba 'laptop' and a newer Sony mini-laptop
* F*cking WinVista on a lousy Compaq/HP laptop, for image/sound editing

I'd like to use Linux. I've tried since 1994 and NEVER had a clean install.
I tried the original 1984 Mac but feh... and I've not been tempted since.
I grew up on RSTS (DEC), OS-370 (IBM), HDOS (HeathKit), CP/M (various); and I've used many other systems, including, *nix and what passed for OS's on Sinclair, Commodore, TRS, etc.
I wrote a couple OS's and languages. Those are best forgotten...

My favorite ASM mnemonic: XPI, execute programmer immediately.

**boriscleto** · 08-02-2011, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Not enough options

* WinME on an old Sony mini-laptop that can't handle anything newer

My condolences.

I tried to keep choices to OS' that run on hardware from the 21st century.

magkelly · 08-02-2011, 03:36 PM

Win7 pro version on the desktop, just XP on the laptop lately, though I did have that double booting with Kubuntu Linux for a while.

cyclone3d · 08-02-2011, 03:45 PM

Win 7 x64 Ultimate (yay for Win7 launch party - I got it for free).

XP on my wife's machine.. going to put Win 7 Pro on it when I get a chance.. already have it.. just need to make the time to do it.

jogiba · 08-02-2011, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

Not enough options. I use:

* Win98 on an old Monorail integrated mini-desktop (it drives my MIDI gear)
* WinME on an old Sony mini-laptop that can't handle anything newer
* WinXP on a big old Toshiba 'laptop' and a newer Sony mini-laptop
* F*cking WinVista on a lousy Compaq/HP laptop, for image/sound editing

I'd like to use Linux. I've tried since 1994 and NEVER had a clean install.
I tried the original 1984 Mac but feh... and I've not been tempted since.
I grew up on RSTS (DEC), OS-370 (IBM), HDOS (HeathKit), CP/M (various); and I've used many other systems, including, *nix and what passed for OS's on Sinclair, Commodore, TRS, etc.
I wrote a couple OS's and languages. Those are best forgotten...

My favorite ASM mnemonic: XPI, execute programmer immediately.

Why would anyone use that in 2011 ? I have better things to do than waste my life using dead OS's then bitch about it.

larryinlc · 08-02-2011, 04:56 PM

I use Windows 7 Professional 64. It seems nice.

Larry

**RobA_Oz** · 08-02-2011, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

I tried the original 1984 Mac but feh... and I've not been tempted since.

Nearly 30 years? Good grief - you don't hold grudges lightly!

**RobA_Oz** · 08-02-2011, 05:03 PM

It won't be long before this poll will have to be re-run to include iOS and Android. If you think some of the posters here are running on obsolete systems now, I suspect that developments in the tablet area are going to quickly make some of the smarter-looking current PC OSes look very last-century. Apple's latest version of OS X acknowledges this.

magkelly · 08-02-2011, 06:02 PM

I'm not emotionally tied to Windows. It's my Adobe that I can't do without. I don't particularly like the Mac OS's I've worked on, and my other most important programs are strictly for PC so far. I hate having to use some other virtual thing to run Adobe Photoshop on Linux. The Adobe and two or three other programs keep me pretty stuck. If they ever properly port them to Android though, or some version of Linux, likely I'd abandon Windows fairly quickly. But so far it's looking like a pipe dream...

RoxnDox · 08-02-2011, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Why would anyone use that in 2011 ? I have better things to do than waste my life using dead OS's then bitch about it.

If it ain't broke, why *not* keep using 'em? I have used many a computer long past it's market-theoretical lifespan, and gave it up only when one of two things happened: Either the hardware it was being used for (ancient laser printer, etc) finally croaked, or else I had some new program to run that wouldn't work on the old OS. I think I finally dropped my Win 95 (itself an upgrade from Win 3.1) box off the home network when the laser printer croaked in 2007 or so...

Jim

Rainy Day · 08-02-2011, 08:37 PM

Just migrated from being a Windows user all my life to Mac OS X Lion. Makes using Lightroom a lot easier, though the general filing system is taking some getting used to.

Ailuropoda · 08-02-2011, 09:15 PM

Puppy linux on a celeron based netbook. I have nothing for processing raw files. Contemplating something a bit better for image editing.

View Poll Results: What OS' are you running?
Mac OS X 10.3	0	0%
Mac OS X 10.4	2	2.08%
Mac OS X 10.5	3	3.13%
Mac OS X 10.6	14	14.58%
Mac OS X 10.7	9	9.38%
Windows XP	34	35.42%
Windows Vista	10	10.42%
Windows 7	44	45.83%
Linux - Fedora	1	1.04%
Linux - Ubuntu	19	19.79%
Linux - PCLinux	2	2.08%
Linux - Free BSD	0	0%
Linux - Mandriva	1	1.04%
Linux - gentoo	0	0%
Linux - debian	3	3.13%
Linux - SuSE	1	1.04%
Linux - Other	7	7.29%
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08-02-2011, 08:20 AM	#1
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	What OS do you use? As most of us are now using Intel hardware (apart from a few PPC holdouts), the question of Mac or PC is really moot. So what OS' do you use on your desktop/laptop? Mac OS 10.7, Windows XP, & Ubuntu Linux on Mac mini. Mac OS 10.4 on ~~PowerMac G4~~ & iBook G3. Mac OS 9 on iMac G3 & Beige G3. Mac OS 8 on Power Mac 6100/66AV. Mac System 7 on Quadra 605. Mac System 6 on Mac SE. Last edited by boriscleto; 08-05-2011 at 12:09 PM.

08-02-2011, 08:28 AM	#2
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	I use pretty much everything. Windows 7 for the media center and games, XP because my old printer won't work on anything modern. Linux for my personal enjoyment and Snow Leopard and Windows Server for development.

08-02-2011, 08:29 AM	#3
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Well, let's see... I have 2 Govt computers here at home - one is XP, one Win 7 (another XP box at the office). My own computers have XP (1), Win 7 (2), Vista (2), and MacOS 10.something on an iMac. Plus a couple of iPads. And about 95 percent of my work time is spent logged into a Solaris box for coding, so I'll count that too Jim

08-02-2011, 03:12 PM	#4
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Not enough options. I use: * Win98 on an old Monorail integrated mini-desktop (it drives my MIDI gear) * WinME on an old Sony mini-laptop that can't handle anything newer * WinXP on a big old Toshiba 'laptop' and a newer Sony mini-laptop * Fcking WinVista on a lousy Compaq/HP laptop, for image/sound editing I'd like to use Linux. I've tried since 1994 and NEVER had a clean install. I tried the original 1984 Mac but feh... and I've not been tempted since. I grew up on RSTS (DEC), OS-370 (IBM), HDOS (HeathKit), CP/M (various); and I've used many other systems, including, nix and what passed for OS's on Sinclair, Commodore, TRS, etc. I wrote a couple OS's and languages. Those are best forgotten... My favorite ASM mnemonic: XPI, execute programmer immediately.

08-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by RioRico Not enough options * WinME on an old Sony mini-laptop that can't handle anything newer My condolences. I tried to keep choices to OS' that run on hardware from the 21st century.

08-02-2011, 03:36 PM	#6
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Win7 pro version on the desktop, just XP on the laptop lately, though I did have that double booting with Kubuntu Linux for a while.

08-02-2011, 03:45 PM	#7
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511	Win 7 x64 Ultimate (yay for Win7 launch party - I got it for free). XP on my wife's machine.. going to put Win 7 Pro on it when I get a chance.. already have it.. just need to make the time to do it.

08-02-2011, 04:45 PM	#8
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by RioRico Not enough options. I use: * Win98 on an old Monorail integrated mini-desktop (it drives my MIDI gear) * WinME on an old Sony mini-laptop that can't handle anything newer * WinXP on a big old Toshiba 'laptop' and a newer Sony mini-laptop * Fcking WinVista on a lousy Compaq/HP laptop, for image/sound editing I'd like to use Linux. I've tried since 1994 and NEVER had a clean install. I tried the original 1984 Mac but feh... and I've not been tempted since. I grew up on RSTS (DEC), OS-370 (IBM), HDOS (HeathKit), CP/M (various); and I've used many other systems, including, nix and what passed for OS's on Sinclair, Commodore, TRS, etc. I wrote a couple OS's and languages. Those are best forgotten... My favorite ASM mnemonic: XPI, execute programmer immediately. Why would anyone use that in 2011 ? I have better things to do than waste my life using dead OS's then bitch about it.

08-02-2011, 04:56 PM	#9
larryinlc Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 993	I use Windows 7 Professional 64. It seems nice. Larry

08-02-2011, 04:59 PM	#10
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by RioRico I tried the original 1984 Mac but feh... and I've not been tempted since. Nearly 30 years? Good grief - you don't hold grudges lightly!

08-02-2011, 05:03 PM	#11
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	It won't be long before this poll will have to be re-run to include iOS and Android. If you think some of the posters here are running on obsolete systems now, I suspect that developments in the tablet area are going to quickly make some of the smarter-looking current PC OSes look very last-century. Apple's latest version of OS X acknowledges this.

08-02-2011, 06:02 PM	#12
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I'm not emotionally tied to Windows. It's my Adobe that I can't do without. I don't particularly like the Mac OS's I've worked on, and my other most important programs are strictly for PC so far. I hate having to use some other virtual thing to run Adobe Photoshop on Linux. The Adobe and two or three other programs keep me pretty stuck. If they ever properly port them to Android though, or some version of Linux, likely I'd abandon Windows fairly quickly. But so far it's looking like a pipe dream...

08-02-2011, 08:34 PM	#13
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by jogiba Why would anyone use that in 2011 ? I have better things to do than waste my life using dead OS's then bitch about it. If it ain't broke, why not keep using 'em? I have used many a computer long past it's market-theoretical lifespan, and gave it up only when one of two things happened: Either the hardware it was being used for (ancient laser printer, etc) finally croaked, or else I had some new program to run that wouldn't work on the old OS. I think I finally dropped my Win 95 (itself an upgrade from Win 3.1) box off the home network when the laser printer croaked in 2007 or so... Jim

08-02-2011, 08:37 PM	#14
Rainy Day Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Southern Highlands Photos: Albums Posts: 134	Just migrated from being a Windows user all my life to Mac OS X Lion. Makes using Lightroom a lot easier, though the general filing system is taking some getting used to.

08-02-2011, 09:15 PM	#15
Ailuropoda Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 71	Puppy linux on a celeron based netbook. I have nothing for processing raw files. Contemplating something a bit better for image editing.