Your Opinion Please: Shopping For A New OS

[yordan 10]

I learned something today ! I will give ReactOs a try. Maybe it could help my friends who are afraid from Linux and don't want to pay Crosoft Windows.

[xboxrulz1405241485 0]

ReactOS still has many problems, I run into more BSoDs than Windows 98 itself.Also, it's not recommended on production systems.xboxrulz

[iGuest 3]

i have my screen on 1600x1200 at 76hz and when i used winamp it came on so small so i double sized it but the play list refuses to double size so it looks goffy and i can barely read the songs.. is there a way to get the playlist to grow?

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[yordan 10]

i have my screen on 1600x1200 at 76hz

my screen is 1024*768, that's enough for almost anything and everything is perfect for usage.

[Pyro624 0]

Briefly:I'd reccomend PCLinuxOS, which is (IMHO) the user-friendliest Linux there is. It has excellent hardware detection, and it comes closer (for me) than any other distro has to "just working".ReactOS has BSOD's? Really?

[abartar 0]

By now freind you would have recived lot's of options. If you have not decide yet, I would llike to mention few things that will assist you decide on the OS that suits your need.Well regarding linux & windows you can refer to many sites and posts on this forum. I feel you might be the best judge for you requirement. Before selecting your OS consider these things:In-House vs. Outside Tech Support:1. Do you have in-house expertise to do necessary software maintenance if you're using freely available software? 2. Can you buy a product with vendor-supplied customer support? 3. Do you need to pay a third party for customer support? Freely-Available vs. Commercial Software1. If you know about a vulnerability and understand the problem, you may want to apply fixes immediately to the source code rather than wait for an upgrade or patch to be released through other channels. 2. If you select freely available OS versions and don't have the resources to maintain software in-house, it's important to know that you could be on a high risk of compromise. This risk can exist because youe will not be receiving security patches on a regular basis. Freely available OS versions but without the expertise to develop and install patches may remain at risk from the vulnerability. Understand Your NeedsWhen choosing an operating system, there are many things you need to consider.Availability of source code vs. binaries Availability of technical expertise (internal and external) Maintenance and/or customer support Regardless of the choice you make, you should first carefully review and understand your needs in terms of resources, cost, and security risk, as well as any other specific constraints; compare the available products and services to your needs; and then determine what product best matches your needs. I hope it will be helpful in deciding the best OS for your comp. Well why don't you look it in terms of long term investment rather just for the existing P3 comps.