your operating system?

[MichaelE]

All three of my network systems are running XP Pro. Couldn't be smoother. A fourth utility machine in the shop is running '98.

After reading about all of the troubles with Vista, I never even considered it.

[marnold***]

Slackware Linux 12.2--possibly updating soon to the recently-released 13.0.

ph34r the penguin!

[Perfect Stranger]

At work I use Dual screen system running Windows 7.
At home I went back to Windows SP just cos I like it.

[sunvalleylaw]

Here is a Snow Leopard review by PC Mag. There is an initial Windows 7 comparison at the end. Not surprisingly, each system has some strengths. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2352065,00.asp

I do not want to get into the "which OS is best" conversation because I think that answer is different depending upon your needs. For me, I have worked in both Windows and Mac enviros over the years and have been much more productive, with less problems, and greater enjoyment in the Mac world. I like things to just work, and I don't like to twiddle with or tweak things. Plug and play baby!

I would rather pay DVM to build me a great pedal that works than mess with it myself. That way, my time is spent on using the tool, rather than building or tweaking it. That has not been MY experience in the Windows world. But that is just me. My brother works for Microsoft, and we have learned to agree to disagree. Live and let live.

[deeaa*]

Yeah, I like the 'mac approach' in certain things like iPod etc...on computers, though, I want to be easily able to for instance open a file in 5 different ways and make my own ways of dealing with them etc. On macs it just feels like there is only one way to do something and no options or room for customization, and that really bugs me. Starting from when you plug in something, it appears on the desktop. Yikes! I hate that! And all that dragging and extensive mouse use :-)

It's not about which is better, it's just a matter of preference.

[djmcconnell]

I'm a Mac OS X (Leopard) user. I need to replace my 6-yr-old eMac soon, and waiting to see what Apple has to say at their big media event next week (i.e., speed bumped iMac, MacBook or rumored tablet).

Then I'll get Snow Leopard for free!

[ibanezjunkie]

now that ive upgraded my RAM, my hard-drive, most of my hardware and go through a bunch of patches ot get it working, my Vista seems to work great, for the time being anyway, eventually it will probably get annoying. hopefully by that time ill be able to obtain a full copy of windows 7.

my dads a computer tech, he should have no problem obtaining it from one of the many almost-illegal places we visit.

[SuperSwede]

I have a iMac with OS 10.6 Snow Leopard.. its a fast cat and my setup is worth every penny

[guitartango]

Slackware Linux 12.2--possibly updating soon to the recently-released 13.0.

ph34r the penguin!

Damm those penguins ! Currently running Mint linux (unb-deb) and Windows 7. I actually like Windows 7 compared to Hista la Vista as i can run Windows Media Center without any problems.

[stingx]

People who dis Vista just quote what drivel they hear or have pretty old hardware to run it to begin with. The same nonsense was said about XP prior to SP 3. Vista is a very solid, reliable platform especially after the last SP. Windows 7 is even better in that there has been much optimization under the hood and the transition to it won't be as cumbersome as Vista was since it is based on it. XP is several years old now and unless you plan to run with antiquated hardware Vista or 7 is the way to go to take advantage of multi-core and mass amounts of RAM that modern hardware can handle.

I use a combo of Vista 64, Linux, and 7 64-bit throughout the home.

[stingx]

After reading about all of the troubles with Vista, I never even considered it.

Don't believe everything you read...

[sumitomo]

I just like it when my computer works!I really do not know that much about PC stuff and have had to learn everything on the fly.I use XP or should I say it uses me.Sumi

[Trailer Park Casanova]

We have Windows Vista 64 bit.
Just as many people love it as hate it.

We hate it. It's gawd awefull
We'll dump it and go to Windows 7 ASAP.

We also have an Apple Mac laptop.

It's the way to roll.

[MichaelE]

Don't believe everything you read...

For my application(s) Vista is worthless. The particular software I use is incompatible with Vista with no upgrade in sight. What I read are from users running, or having attempted to run I should say, the very software I have.

There is no option for different software, patches for either the software or Vista, or a different version. End of story.

These are not old computers and are quite capable of running Vista with the correct drivers.

This software and its capability is incompatible with Vista:

[deeaa*]

People who dis Vista just quote what drivel they hear or have pretty old hardware to run it to begin with. The same nonsense was said about XP prior to SP 3. Vista is a very solid, reliable platform especially after the last SP. Windows 7 is even better in that there has been much optimization under the hood and the transition to it won't be as cumbersome as Vista was since it is based on it. XP is several years old now and unless you plan to run with antiquated hardware Vista or 7 is the way to go to take advantage of multi-core and mass amounts of RAM that modern hardware can handle.

I use a combo of Vista 64, Linux, and 7 64-bit throughout the home.

There is a lot of truth to this, as well..

My main machines are both Core 2, one running at 2,6GHz and one at 3,6Ghz with a 1066Mhz bus too, and both too weak to run a 32bit Vista as quick and smooth as Xp. 32bit Win7 RC1 runs well on them, though.

I suppose, however, that the 64bit version would run better, and I'm moving to 64bit and Win7 as soon as possible; I only fear a lot of my sofware won't work in 64 bit systems but well, then I just have to deal with it.

[deeaa*]

Although I often bash Vista, I've also said it works very well in basic use once you get it set up properly. I used it for over a year on my main machine, and while it was horrible at first, nigh impossible to set up on my RAID array - I had to set it up three times to find a combination that worked, as it simply crashed completely at first, then f**d up the whole disk format system...but after finding working drivers (the Vista drivers that came with the mobo did NOT work in Vista), umpteen tweaks and removals of annoyances / stripping it down AND downloading all the SP's as they became available, the system was very pleasant to use indeed, and very fast, when using same stuff over and over again.

I also used a 32gb ssd drive for speedboost.

The only problems left were the huge size, very long boot times and very long times starting any activities you use very seldomly. The Speedboost technology was great in everyday use, but it also made doing anything but the usual stuff slower than when not using the boost. Go figure.

But, I used W7 rc1 for a while and it was MUCH better, so I figure a 64-bit Win7 should work well.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

I was at the local Computer repair for $75 shop last week.
The had the Windows 7 on display demo.
Very good from my humble test drive.

But ya really never know until ya drive it around your own block.

It had a few fussy snags on the lap top like shutting itself off,,, but the desktop ran good they said.

Evidently it frees up a lot of disc space too compared to Vista.

[Jipes***]

Like Robert
Mac OS 10.5.8 but will soon upgrade to Snow Leopard

[SuperSwede]

Like Robert
Mac OS 10.5.8 but will soon upgrade to Snow Leopard

Your in for a nice surprise! Everything runs smoother in Snow Leopard!