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Shipoftheline
18-06-2006, 10:58 AM
As we have a few different os's out now I though it would be a good time to see what everyone is using :)

I use Windows XP 64 bit and Windows 2000

Windows 95(a,b or c)
Windows 98 & SE
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows XP Pro
Windows Media Centre
Windows XP 64 Bit
Windows Vista
Windows Vista 64 bit
Linux
OSX
Other


EDIT: Can one of the mods add a poll multiple choice of course for those who have more than one

bladesftp
18-06-2006, 11:19 AM
im using windows XP and running linux suse on vmware

jay
18-06-2006, 11:25 AM
Mostly Win x64 for me, but am dual booted for MCE aswel.

I'm getting an official Vista disk next week so i'll probably wipe MCE and install Vista 64

@Bladesftp...Whats the advantage of linux suse on vmware over windows?

The-Wappy-One
18-06-2006, 11:53 AM
Windows Xp on a dual boot with Fedora Core 5 and a Mac with osx tiger on it.

yuorz
18-06-2006, 12:30 PM
I'm using windows xp pro and windows 2000

The-Wappy-One
18-06-2006, 01:11 PM
there you go Shipoftheline poll added

Had to chop and change the options as there was a max of ten allowed hope you dont mind ;)

Hunter
18-06-2006, 01:13 PM
you missed the servers out lol ;)

slaughterman
15-07-2006, 01:36 PM
i mainly use Windows XP Home on my main computer, also trying to get to grips with Xandros and Mepis

cheers John

Shipoftheline
16-07-2006, 01:26 PM
there you go Shipoftheline poll added
Had to chop and change the options as there was a max of ten allowed hope you dont mind ;)


Cheers The-Wappy-One :)

watto_uk
16-08-2006, 01:01 AM
Depends on the game. My P.C's a gaming rig and I have a couple of X64 enhanced games. For general use I use XP. (Dual boot system)

Diablo13
16-08-2006, 06:25 PM
I use Windows XP pro now but used to use 64bit windows. I have heard that using a dual boot system can cause problems so I have never tried it. Can anyone tell me if this is right and how easy is it to set up say xp 32bit and 64 bit dual boot and are there any problems to watch out for ie, slowdowns or crashes? Do you need to set it up on a partitioned drive or a separate HDD? As you can see I don't know much about it.
Thanks. v:)

Shipoftheline
16-08-2006, 09:48 PM
Surprised only 3 people use XP 64 bit I couldn't stand the slow response in 32 bit (talking about trying both on a 64 bit cpu)

shenu
17-08-2006, 07:50 AM
windows 2000 would like to try linux

greensnib
17-08-2006, 08:55 AM
I use OS X 10.4.7
And I love it!

callisto11
17-08-2006, 09:14 AM
I use XP Pro at home, and I'm a beta tester for Vista (at home).
At work I use WIndows 2000 (server and adv server), Windows 2003 (server and enterprise versions).
So you can say I use a lot of M$ softrware.

Refractor
17-08-2006, 01:21 PM
Windows XP / Ubuntu 6.06 dual boot


windows 2000 would like to try linux

Give the Ubuntu Live CD a go, its about as easy as linux gets and there's a great support forum on the site. You can also do a full install from the CD. Well worth a look.
Download it for free here...
download - Ubuntu: Linux for human beings (http://www.ubuntu.com/download)

a5tr0
17-08-2006, 02:53 PM
I am using xp pro (32) slowly converting to linux at mo as i like new.. and different
managed to get hold of vista build 5384.4 but still beta and microsoft so has loadsa bugs(:|

kaloo
17-08-2006, 03:41 PM
guys i think windowxp pro is good and fast.

Hoagy
20-08-2006, 03:15 AM
I use Windows XP pro now but used to use 64bit windows. I have heard that using a dual boot system can cause problems so I have never tried it. Can anyone tell me if this is right and how easy is it to set up say xp 32bit and 64 bit dual boot and are there any problems to watch out for ie, slowdowns or crashes? Do you need to set it up on a partitioned drive or a separate HDD? As you can see I don't know much about it.
Thanks. v:)

i use xp pro and linux (debian) on a dual boot. you just need to partition your hdd.
not had any problems yet such as slowdowns or crashing.
it's pretty easy to set up, just choose the partition you want to install it on when installing.

Diablo13
20-08-2006, 04:29 AM
Thank you Hoagy, I needed someone to confirm what I thought because it is so easy to cock up a system doing something like this when your not sure. Much appreciated, will give it a go.
I have added to your rep because you were so helpful.

paddymitch
20-08-2006, 09:57 AM
xp pro for me

Tallywadger
20-08-2006, 10:16 AM
86% have XP which probably mirrors the world population at this time!

kimhthwy1958
20-08-2006, 12:58 PM
xp pro for me too

darkdragon
25-08-2006, 03:24 PM
i mostly use win xp pro. and i also have fedora core installed, dont use it much but i do try to use it more often.

Travis Bickle
22-02-2007, 10:51 PM
I use XP PRO also have 98se-windows 2000 and XP PRO on Virtual P,c

sjailan
24-02-2007, 11:00 PM
I'm using windows xp pro

kryten77
25-02-2007, 04:05 AM
Having a house that looks like a branch of PC World (5 towers, 2 desktops and 3 laptops) I use the following OS on them.

Main PC in living room now has Vista Ultimate edition
2nd PC( Desktop) under TV in Living room has XP Pro
All three laptops run XP Pro with the new one dual booting to Linux
Tower Pc in Bedroom has Vista Home Premium on it
All other PC's run XP home though will within the next week be upgraded to Vista Home Ultimate.

Managed to get hold of a DVD called XPBlack Usa and it is phenomenal. Completely unattended install , just put in disk, select products you want installed eg, antivirus,firewall, CD/DVD Burning Software etc. This is brilliant for sorting out troublesome PC's.

Diablo13
25-02-2007, 08:28 PM
@ kryten77 Wow., and which system do you use to pay your electricity bills?:confused: :))