Which Operating System do you prefer?

[Zylstra]

I was thinking about just trying Windows 2003 on my laptop... I'm just worried about the graphics card...

I dont understand why, but, I really like 2003.
Probably has something to do with the fact that it works on my server EXTREMELY well. I couldent believe it... it was like XP, but, fast... really fast on my 900MHz computer with 314MB of RAM (somewhere around there...)
Anyone know how well nVidia Ge Force GO 7300 (or others in the similar series) work in 2003?

[computeruler]

no idea zylstra well anyways i love windows xp i also like linux

[Calum]

Zylstra, Server 03 is a very fast OS, I agree.
And don't worry, if you have XP drivers most everything will work in Server 03 too - I won't say it will definitely work, but XP drivers worked for all my hardware on all my computers, except my sound card.

[soybean]

I voted Windows XP but I agree with this:

If your computer came with Vista, stick with Vista, if it came with XP, stick with XP. (And I think quite a few people here share that opinion)

The poll shows XP far in the lead but that's not really a surprise, is it?  After all, XP has was released in 2001, so many computer users have now become accustomed to it as the OS with which they are most familiar.

[BC_Programmer]

I don't mean to go off topic, but what is different about Windows Server 2003 as compared to XP?


As it stands now, I have reformatted two computers that came with vista to work with XP, and they work fine, once I found the proper drivers. I'd have kept vista on it but my brother (the person who got the computer) said that they wouldn't give him an actual Windows CD, and he only got the recovery CD.

Since that makes troubleshooting difficult down the road in a lot of cases, I opted to instead put XP on the computer (he wanted it anyway)

[Calum]

BC: Windows Server 2003 has a newer kernel than XP, also newer driver databases etc and slightly more optimised code.  Whilst it does include more things which most people (if using it as a workstation OS) would never use, I can testify that it does feel a lot faster than XP on the same hardware, whilst also being more secure and stable.

[BC_Programmer]

BC: Windows Server 2003 has a newer kernel than XP, also newer driver databases etc and slightly more optimised code.  Whilst it does include more things which most people (if using it as a workstation OS) would never use, I can testify that it does feel a lot faster than XP on the same hardware, whilst also being more secure and stable.

Thanks, I think I'll give it a whirl- this comp smashes the XP requirements, but just barely squeaks by Vista Minimum requirements, so I guess Server 2003 will be a safe middle ground.

or, I could experiment with my current XP install, see what happens when I swap out system files for the corresponding files in 2003.

[rock_lee_96]

First, I like Vista, but it's well known that Vista needs a new GPU, so I'm getting one for Xmas.
Anyways, some of my games had bugs too, so It will be good

Still XP PRO is the best, and for now most stable OS that doesent need awesome PC specs. I think that the Windows 7 (maybe coming in 2010) should not come so early, because Microsoft need to learn MUCH MORE about some of the mistakes they made in Vista.

I still will buy the Win7 when it comes out, but first I'll ask if friends have it, and is it good.
 

[computeruler]

ya windows 7 sounds like itll be better cause i think that vista was just a temporary thing they realesead cause windows 7 would take so long

[Zylstra]

ya windows 7 sounds like itll be better cause i think that vista was just a temporary thing they realesead cause windows 7 would take so long

Thats not quite the truth there....
Windows 7 will be using the same kernel architecture as the Vista kernel... (Architecture is an important word there...)

So far, Windows 7 hasnt impressed me yet... but, still waiting for more information.

[patio]

So far, Windows 7 hasnt impressed me yet... but, still waiting for more information.

And where did you get it from ? ?

[Zylstra]

So far, Windows 7 hasnt impressed me yet... but, still waiting for more information.

And where did you get it from ? ?

From what I have read from people who have gone to conventions, from Microsoft, and all that other information...
I've been somewhat watching its development. (Havent looked into it in a while...)

[BC_Programmer]

So, what your saying Zylstra, is that Windows 7 will be to Vista what XP was to 2000? (or something along those lines?)

because Microsoft need to learn MUCH MORE about some of the mistakes they made in Vista.

their still learning from mistakes they made in MSBASIC, probably. they should have based it on .NET.

[Zylstra]

So, what your saying Zylstra, is that Windows 7 will be to Vista what XP was to 2000? (or something along those lines?)

Yes, I know. It wont receive my final judgment until I try it out for two weeks at the minimum.
I don't see Windows 7 being any different from Windows Vista... the new feature-sets just haven't impressed me yet.
All I have heard is the improvement of touch technology support...
I havent tried out touch screen technology, but, I really dont like the idea of touching my screen. I use the keyboard a lot, since its the input I want to give.
I also dont like the idea of this "connected PC network" thing where your applications and files appear on other computers when you log in... Yeah, sounds pretty cool, but think of the security issues that will develop through such an interface... I'd like to hear more about that specifically, so I can understand better what and how it will work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqDQ0wUcSPQ << "Official" Windows 7 video
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7 << Wikipedia, has some of the feature
http://windows7news.com/ << Site dedicated to Windows 7

It sounds interesting, but is it what it promises?
It will be great to find out -- Only a few more months, right?

[computeruler]

i cant wait! it looks soo cool! i better get a touch screen!!!!!! june 09!