Windows Xp Vs. Linux Which one do you prefer?

[Airlub 0]

I personally like Windows XP, and I get a lot of complimentery softwares from my dad who is associated with Microsoft. It's pretty sweet. I've tried Linux before and don't like it to much but it beats Apple's operating system. What do you think?

[Dyth 0]

First of all, which Linux? There are hundreds of distros.Second, anything you can get from your dad, you can get from the Internet. Third, MACS ARE PRETTY. BLASPHEMY!

[whafizi 0]

let me tell you about the differences btwn windows and linux.Windows;Windows was primarly created for end users usage. Therefore, it was build with extensive support for gaming, graphic and sound. Also, friendliness as also a big concern in windows.Linux/*nix familyPrimarly created to serve. Used for servers such as web, telnet, fileserver and irc. Therefore, it was built with extensive stability and network support.With that reason, i would like to say that there are no "the best OS". The question needed to be answered is "What do you want to use it for". Gaming-then windows might be your choice. Web Servers-then linux is the best option.

[Dyth 0]

Gawd. Stop talking as if Linux is a OS. There are hundreds of distros! Haven't you ever heard of Games Knoppix?

[jipman 0]

Stop talking as if Linux is a OS.

What do you mean by that, Linux is more OS than Windoze is.

[harriko 0]

i agree with "wanhafizi" there isnt a best OS only what you want to use it for. theyre are hundreds or thousands of lunix distros about on the internet use for all sorts of purposes.

[PC Astray 0]

That's very obvious but Windows XP is way to go for home users as most programs are built to work with this OS.I agree that is built with many security flaws but Microsoft is taking measures to correct that but it is too late as they have already earned themselves a bad image in front of the world.They have entered the antispyware market by purchasing GIANT Antispyware, gave it a new name and interface and about to force their way into the antivirus market agressively by integrating both security software into SP2's Windows Security Center, which will benefit us but not antivirus/antispyware vendors.If you are still using SP1, April 12th will be the last day you can see it since Microsoft will be forcing all internet enabled computer using XP OS to be automatically updated to SP2 whether you want it or not.

[jipman 0]

If you are still using SP1, April 12th will be the last day you can see it since Microsoft will be forcing all internet enabled computer using XP OS to be automatically updated to SP2 whether you want it or not.

Source please.

If those bastards do that, they have a MAJOR problem ... Btw. I don't believe they can force me, since microsoft.com is blocked by my router. So it doesn't even reach the server forcing the upgrades.

Anyway, if it comes out, i'll make a fix

[singleshot617 0]

my personal opinion is that windows sucks and i only have xp on this comp and all my others i run linux and i love it

[qwijibow 0]

What do you mean by that, Linux is more OS than Windoze is.

because linux is https://www.kernel.org/
which is basically a huge set of drivers, and very low level software. preety much useless to most people on its own.

linux only becomes usefull when its paired up with a totally unrelated porject http://www.gnu.org/

Origonaly, all us linuxers would have been using GNU/Hurd.
but the Herd Kernel was far from finished, so som clever individuals started using the GNU operating system, but with a different kernel, the Linux kernel.

Linux started life as a *sit in* while Hurd was finished... but linux was such a huge sucess, that GNUHurn never really made it.

but their are plenty of other threads discussing this topic
lets try not to repeat ourselves.

[PC Astray 0]

Source please.

 

If those bastards do that, they have a MAJOR problem ... Btw. I don't believe they can force me, since microsoft.com is blocked by my router. So it doesn't even reach the server forcing the upgrades.

 

Anyway, if it comes out, i'll make a fix

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To answer you question, I got my information from here, but I can't confirm whether it's true or not so I apologise for not stating whether it is a fact or not.

[jipman 0]

Thanks,Because Linux is built up from loose parts it performs better, like a computer. If you buy a Dell, you end up having a computer that has all the hardware it promises with HyperTreading and stuff. But which performs badly. If you create one yourself, you can select the best suitable hardware and create a Uber-machine (I like that word 'uber').

[Airlub 0]

I'm not even sure which Linux I used, that may be a reason the reason why I don't like it. But I'm also certain that not all Windows was created for gaming, entertainment, etc. Look at Windows XP Proffesional for example. And all the programs they have to offer for buisness.

[whafizi 0]

I'm not even sure which Linux I used, that may be a reason the reason why I don't like it. But I'm also certain that not all Windows was created for gaming, entertainment, etc. Look at Windows XP Proffesional for example. And all the programs they have to offer for buisness.

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what do you mean? you want to have games, then buy it. the best game that M$ can give to you is solitaire.

 

i was saying, windows was for end users, and it has the best support for gaming.

[wwheeler 0]

That's very obvious but Windows XP is way to go for home users as most programs are built to work with this OS.I agree that is built with many security flaws but Microsoft is taking measures to correct that but it is too late as they have already earned themselves a bad image in front of the world.They have entered the antispyware market by purchasing GIANT Antispyware, gave it a new name and interface and about to force their way into the antivirus market agressively by integrating both security software into  SP2's Windows Security Center, which will benefit us but not antivirus/antispyware vendors.

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Okay, so they are faking the movements trying to look good, but it is way to little too late...

 

Also I think that the term many security flaws is wrong.... I feel the proper term would be unending amounts of security flaws..

 

Granted, there are security flaws inherant to all Operating systems, but come on, Micro$oft, do a little security testing before releasing a product.