Poll: Which Is The Best Os Pick The Best OS

[saga 0]

The main reason why windows dominate in the minds of most computer uers be it newbie or even experience ones is that windows was package for the basic masses which is the most abundant consumer. It is design that even 3 year old kid could make sense of it. Like for example of my nephew who already knew how to open a certain game she loves. Thats the main reason why it should be considered the best OS for it is for everybody. Unix is for programmer and not for newbie or gammers, but windows works well with programmers and developers too. And also windows xp has the best GUI in all OS available and that appeals alot to a millions of newbies and thats money for Microsoft. SO the best OS is WIndows XP.

[xboxrulz1405241485 0]

but you're missing this problem. Linux/UNIX aren't for developers or professors, I use Linux and I am an experienced user (though). People who use my computers with KDE installed on top Linux could figure out how to use the system with only like a little help like where's the start button (it's the K-Menu in KDE).Linux/UNIX is as easy to use as Windows . Plus, Windows doesn't have one command installation system that Linux has (APT/Ports/EMERGE/YUM/YOU). Windows users usually need to search for their software, download, go through the Next --> I Accept -->Choose installation location --> Next --> Install --> Finish process.xboxrulz

[abhiram 0]

And Windows users have to pay (in more ways than one) to get updates to their software. In Linux, everything is free and you are allowed to make changes to the program code as and how you want. This kind of freedom is the most important thing IMO. I agree with xboxrulz that Linux is for everyone. Just because everyone is used to Windows, Linux shouldn't be treated as a difficult thing. Rather it should be treated as something new and you can't learn a new thing without some amount of effort.

[Cezphus 0]

WindowsMacintoshLinux/Unix Hmmm..Well I mainly use WindowsSo I picked that.I've used Mac a couple of timesThought it was pretty coolBut I have never used Linux

[Jeigh1405241495 0]

I choose linux, mostly for the reasons that have already been stated. Security, the power of the CLI, the general feeling of solidityt of the OS, the lack of annoyances of windows :|To furthur the comments on ease of use, I've had numerous people I know of varying ages from young to older use my linux system. They were able to intuitively and quickly find a web browser and text editor easily. As soon as I told them the name of an instant messenger, they were chatting away. I didn't have to explain anything except the names of a few programs and they didn't ask a single questions.Certain distro's may have more complicated software setup (dependency issues for example) but thats the only downside of linux I can think of. Even the install of the linux OS is more user friendly then windows now. Sure installing some of the more hardcore distro's isn't, but installed mandrake or ubuntu or fedora will be as simple if not more simple then windows AND you'll be COMPLETELY ready once it is complete. Windows takes me hours of installing extra stuff once the os finally is done installing. Linux installs, I do an update, and I'm ready to rock.The concept of being user friendly also doesn't mean being user friendly the M$ way. Linux is user friendly in different ways. Installations are (sometimes) harder depending on your distro, but then virtually all distro's make numerous other things more straight forward using the CLI or even simply the way the GUI handles things.Personally I would say neither is necessarily HUGELY more user firendly, but I would lean towards linux being better if they literally have no computer experience. Once they are tainted by windows it might make it a bit more difficult tho

[xboxrulz1405241485 0]

I think the Windows tainting is Linux's first thing to overcome. It is to get people out of M$'s way to do things.xboxrulz

[the empty calorie 0]

Yeah, some poeple do not like change, but I still see them yanking their hair out and banging on their keybaords and yelling "WORK, YOU PIECE OF ****!!!!" To their Windows computers, then throw it away in two years and think "I'll never have those problems again", buy a new computer with Windows pre-installed, and the cycle continues. I couldn't believe they threw away the computer, saying there was nothing that could have been done to help...these people have no idea what an OS actually is. When I do tell them that there are alternatives to Windows, they cringe. These people have never seen, or heard of UNIX or GNU/Linux even. Of course they'll ask how I manage to keep my computers up to snuff, and how they can, and I tell them "Debian GNU/Linux" and then they say, "No, something besides that. It can't just be that, what do you use to get rid of your viruses and spyware?" Of course, I just end up laughing... But anyways...Unfortunately, as much as I hate to admit it, but there are only two ways GNU/Linux will see widespread acceptance in the home.1. Make all distros conform and Commercialise it. (Personally, I don't want this happening, and I know it never will.)2. The majority finally realise that GNU/Linux is actually better than what the native OS for an x86 machine is (which would be Windows)This reminds me of back in the day, when (relatively) lots of people used the Tandy TRS-80. Now, was the TRS-80's most popular operating system the one included? TRS-DOS? No. It wasn't. An alternative, third party OS was accepted my the masses because it functioned better. This was NEW-DOS. And no, I was not an owner of a TRS-80. My first OS was Apple DOS 3.3 B)But anyways, it may be slow for the second option to happen, because there are a LOT more consumers using computers now than there was in 1978. But it will happen, eventually. According to Darwin's law of "survival of the fittest", Windows will not survive.

[xboxrulz1405241485 0]

it is very true that Linux is "too" diverse and that Windows users usually ditch their old one for a new one just because it was Windows' fault.xboxrulz

[lonebyrd 0]

I've heard that Linux is a very good operating system although I have been unable to try it. I wouldnt even know were to begin. I've also heard that the Mac hardly gets any viruses which I would like alot. But I'm so used to windows I wouldn't have the slightest clue what to do without it. I'm sure if I were given the chance to work with linux though I probably would. Maybe even a Mac, though I've always had a thing against apple for some reason.

[twitch 0]

Windows/Linux have my vote. I much prefer Win2K though. One because it works well with all my programs and two because it is just good. I also like Ubuntu Linux distro, but I haven't reinstalled it yet. Mac can drown for all I care.Bill Gates is a mythical creature.

[grnjd 0]

Windows. Beacause its the most compatible along with a lot of software built especaily for windows. And its the most popular since most computer company include it along with your system.

[Vash1405241519 0]

This topic is so pointless... There's no thing as 'the best OS', each OS has it's strenghts and weaknesses.- Linux - Great for companies or the average user who isn't into gaming. Secure, stable, lightweight, can run on almost any machine, after installed you can be sure it'll be still working in the next year and, depending on the desktop environment you choose, it's pretty good looking.- Unix - Never used, read linux.- Mac OS X - Never used, I have no idea how it's like.- Windows - 'Where do you want to go today? It doesn't matters, you're comming with us'. If you're a gamer that's quite the truth. As most games are made for Windows, you'll have to use it if you want to play. If you're not into gaming, you'd be better with linux. Tux is FAR more friendly than these guys.

[nickjuly4 0]

I like Windows the best because its the most easyest to use.

[xboxrulz1405241485 0]

Vash, it isn't quite true what you say about Linux. Linux can still play some games. Some include Quake 4, Unreal Tournament (series), America's Army and Medal of Honour. If you buy the Cedega subscription, you can play Counter-Strike, NFS:Most Wanted, Starcraft, C&C Renegade, Guild Wars, NFSU2 (not to the point like it is in Windows) and other games too. http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/

[Xolith 0]

Linux is the best, you can do what you want with it and its free. Unlike the fatcats like Bill Gates who are just stupidly rich.